American Movie

American Movie

20/1/1999 1h 47m 7.6/10

Overview

American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.

Director

Chris Smith

Top Billed Cast

Mark Borchardt

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Mike Schank

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother

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