American Movie
American Movie

American Movie

November 5, 1999107 min★ 7.6EN
DocumentaryComedy

American Movie is 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.

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Cast

Mark Borchardt
Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
Mike Schank
Mike SchankFriend / Musician
Tom Schimmels
Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt
Monica BorchardtMark's Mom
Alex Borchardt
Alex BorchardtMark's Brother
Chris Borchardt
Chris BorchardtMark's Brother
Ken Keen
Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman
Matt WeismanCasting Director
Bill Borchardt
Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff Borchardt
Cliff BorchardtMark's Dad