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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

2021·Movie
1h 0min
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor1

World

A real life story and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

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.
Biographical DocumentaryFolk Music HistorySocial ActivismBritish Folk SceneMusical LegacyHistorical ContextIntimate PortraitLabor Movement

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Shaw

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl in?

English

It was made in English.