Movie

American Movie

★ 7.5/10 · 285 votes 1999 1h 44m Released

DocumentaryComedy

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.

Cast

Mark Borchardt Filmmaker Mike Schank Friend / Musician T Tom Schimmels Actor in 'Coven' M Monica Borchardt Mark's Mom A Alex Borchardt Mark's Brother C Chris Borchardt Mark's Brother