American Movie (1999)
Documentary, Comedy • PT1H44M
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 Cast
- Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker
- Mike Schank as Friend / Musician
- Tom Schimmels as Actor in 'Coven'
- Monica Borchardt as Mark's Mom
- Alex Borchardt as Mark's Brother
