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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic84/100
290 audience votes
Key crew
- Chris SmithDirector
- Mike SchankOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
- Mike SchankFriend / Musician
- Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'
- Monica BorchardtMark's Mom
- Alex BorchardtMark's Brother
- Chris BorchardtMark's Brother
- Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer
- Matt WeismanCasting Director
- Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer
- Cliff BorchardtMark's Dad
- Tom BeachProduction Manager
- Joan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Stills
Themes
underdogobsessionwisconsinbeerambition