The flamboyant, aggressive co-chairman who formed (with his younger brother Bob) Miramax Films Corporation, Harvey Weinstein grew to become the "darling" distributor of the experimental and independent feature film world and ultimately emerged as one of the mot powerful and influential moguls in Hollywood.Starting the company (named from a combination of the names of their parents, Miriam and Max) in 1979 with money they made distributing a stray film they acquired at the Cannes Film Festival, "The Secret Policeman's Ball," the Weinsteins quickly made their presence felt in the film industry
Produced rock concerts with his brother Bob Weinstein during their college career
Gained control of a movie theatre; began putting on second- and third-run features costing $50-$100
1977
Produced first feature, "White Rock"
1979
Brothers journeyed to Cannes Film Festival with the proceeds from a music-producing business they ran in college; acquired rights to concert film, "The Secret Policeman's Ball" and achieved art-house hit on double bill with "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball"
1979
With brother Bob, founded Miramax Films, named for their parents, Miriam and Max Weinstein
