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American Movie

7.5/ 1019991h 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

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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Mark Borchardt

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Ken Keen

Friend / Associate Producer

Matt Weisman

Casting Director