Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

Documentary, Music

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Richard Shaw

Status Released

Release Date 2021-11-27

Storyline

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.