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Podcast: Jonny Gould's Jewish State
Episode: 166: "Midas Man", the Brian Epstein story. The movie's screenwriter, Brigit Grant tells the story of Brian and the film
Description: Follow the rest of Jonny’s podcasts here 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 d...