American Movie
DocumentaryComedy
7.5
7.51h 44m
November 5, 1999
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
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
K
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer
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