American Movie

1999 · 1h 44m

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.

Directed by Chris Smith

Cast

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

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Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

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Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

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Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother