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American Movie

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7.6/10 • 252

1999-11-051h 47m

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.

Directors
Chris Smith
Editors
Barry Poltermann

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  1. Mark Borchardt

    Mark Borchardt

    Filmmaker

  2. Mike Schank

    Mike Schank

    Friend / Musician

  3. Tom Schimmels

    Tom Schimmels

    Actor in 'Coven'

  4. Monica Borchardt

    Monica Borchardt

    Mark's Mom

  5. Alex Borchardt

    Alex Borchardt

    Mark's Brother

  6. Chris Borchardt

    Chris Borchardt

    Mark's Brother

  7. Ken Keen

    Ken Keen

    Friend / Associate Producer

  8. Matt Weisman

    Matt Weisman

    Casting Director

  9. Bill Borchardt

    Bill Borchardt

    Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
underdogobsessionwisconsinbeerambition