SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE: THE STORY OF EWAN MACCOLL

2021

60 min.

en

Original Title

Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

Overview

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.

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