1999 · 104 min · Documentary, Comedy
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. Starring Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt and Alex Borchardt.
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