The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
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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Key crew
- Richard ShawDirector
Cast
- Ewan MacCollSelf (archive footage)
- Peggy SeegerSelf
- Billy BraggSelf
- Christopher EcclestonSelf
- Sophie ParkesSelf
- Calum MacCollSelf
- Barbara DicksonSelf
- Martin PurdySelf
- David ToftSelf
- Murray MelvinSelf
- Nicola KeareySelf
- Ian CarterSelf