Movies

A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.

The documentary features the British miners and their family experiences told through songs, poems, pictures and words.

1990 BBCTV documentary on the life of the late celebrated folk singer, playwright and political activist

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...

A bitter account of the marginal status of the community of male Irish migrants responsible for rebuilding much of Britain's post-war infrastructure....

Pictures made from an 1800-foot panorama painted in 1848 and authentic songs of the period sung and played by Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacCall are used...

The 186th issue of the long running industry cinemagazine. Features the article 'A story from South Wales', about the closure of unproductive pits...

Part of BFI's "National Coal Board Collection".

Part of BFI's "National Coal Board Collection".

A protest against the Eurovision Song Contest, 1975Alternative Festivals were organized all around Sweden. This Alternative Festival was broadcasted...

The hero-figure of the British coalfield - is he real? or imaginary? is he man? or machine?

1973 documentary on boxing from filmmaker Philip Donnellan, inspired by an original Radio Ballad of the same name by Charles Parker, Ewan MacColl and...

Documentary celebration of Ewan MacColl on his 70th birthday

Part of BFI's "National Coal Board Collection".