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American Movie

7.6 1999 1h 44mR
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.

Directed by Chris Smith

VISUAL ARCHIVE

Selected stills from the film

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CAST

The people behind the story

Mark Borchardt
Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
Mike Schank
Mike SchankFriend / Musician
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Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'
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Monica BorchardtMark's Mom
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Alex BorchardtMark's Brother
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Chris BorchardtMark's Brother
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Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer
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Matt WeismanCasting Director
CURATED SCREEN

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