166: "Midas Man", the Brian Epstein movie. Screenwriter, Brigit Grant tells the story of "the fifth Beatle" and the film

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Brian Epstein is one of the most significant cultural figures in Anglo Jewry’s 20th century.

Midas Man is the fifth Beatle's story.

Also from Liverpool, Brian saw the fledgling Fab Four performing at the Cavern one lunchtime, was bedazzled by them and went about masterminding their rise to global fame.

He crafted their image, secured their first record deal, and so heralded the British cultural invasion of America.

Brigit Grant wrote the screenplay for "Midas Man” highlighting his journey from family department store heir to one of the most influential music managers of all time.

But behind the glitz and glamour was a man seeking acceptance and love, but not able to get it.

Midas Man peels back the curtain on the swinging '60s, the triumphs, heartbreaks, and secrets of the man who changed the face of music forever.

Brigit popped round my house, we put the kettle on and had a good chat about Brian and the movie.

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