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.
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ewan MacColl as Self (archive footage)
Peggy Seeger as Self
Billy Bragg as Self
Christopher Eccleston as Self
Sophie Parkes as Self
Top Crew
Richard Shaw · Director
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