No Business Like Show Business

Before serving poutine—the Canadian favorite consisting of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds—Danny Rodriguez was all about show business. After graduating with a degree in film studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Rodriguez opened his own company under an output deal with Warner Brothers and distributed close to 80 films over an eight-year span. He also headed acquisition and marketing for independent films within the company. After selling the company in 2