Documentary ·Comedy · United States of America · 1999 · 1h 47m

American Movie

American Movie poster
Director
Chris Smith
Cast
Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker Mike Schank as Friend / Musician Tom Schimmels as Actor in 'Coven' Monica Borchardt as Mark's Mom Alex Borchardt as Mark's Brother Chris Borchardt as Mark's Brother
Crew
Chris Smith — Director of Photography Barry Poltermann — Editor Jun Diaz — Editor Mike Schank — Original Music Composer Sarah Price — Producer Chris Smith — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer American Movie — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
underdogobsessionwisconsinbeerambition
Key Collaborators
Chris Smith Director Chris Smith Director of Photography Barry Poltermann Editor Jun Diaz Editor Mike Schank Original Music Composer Sarah Price Producer Chris Smith Producer
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