Telstar

Telstar

Drama Biopic documenting the rise and fall of pioneering, gay British songwriter and record producer Joe Meek who stormed to the top of the charts on both side of the Atlantic in 1962 with the titular track. With the help of songwriting partner Geoff Goddard, Joe guarantees a steady stream of work for his house band, The Tornados. Then blond singer Heinz Burt catches Joe's roving eye, the two become lovers and the producer grooms Heinz for solo stardom. However, the threat of financial ruin and Joe's carefree lifestyle, at a time when homosexuality is illegal, nudge him to the brink of self-destruction.