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American Movie

7.619991h 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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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