>Weinstein Miramax
By 1987, Miramax relocated from Buffalo to New York. Its next two films, both directed by women, showed early signs of marketing prowess. “Working Girls” from Lizzie Borden was a 1986 Cannes premiere and 1987 Sundance prizewinner, but received mixed reviews; marketing pushed a sexy feel and it paid off with an adjusted gross around $4 million. “I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing” was a 1987 lesbian comedy/drama from Canadian filmmaker Patricia Rozema. Bolstered by reviews, it hit $3 million.
Those hits gave Miramax increased access and respect among exhibitors, but the real breakthrough was Errol Morris’ 1988 police documentary “The Thin Blue Line.” At a time when few docs gained traction, Morris’ film grossed close to $3 million, and won prizes from the New York and National Society of Film Critics.
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