Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl (2021)

Born James Henry Miller in 1915, MacColl became prominent on the folk scene in the 1950s and was also a labour activist and actor. This affectionate documentary offers insights into all these aspects of his life and features new versions of some of his songs, including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Contributors include Billy Bragg and his widow, Peggy Seeger.

Released

2021-11-27

Genres

Documentary, Music

Runtime

60 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Richard Shaw