American Movie (1999)

Name: American Movie
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 1999
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt

1h 47m United States of America

Documentary Comedy

Plot

American Movie chronicles the journey of filmmaker Mark Borchardt as he pursues his cinematic dreams against all odds. Over two years, the documentary captures his relentless efforts to complete a horror film while grappling with family challenges, financial woes, and a deep-seated spiritual crisis. It paints a vivid picture of ambition and obsession, exploring the lengths one man will go to achieve his version of the American Dream amidst chaos and setbacks. Through Borchardt's trials, the film offers an insightful look at the intersection of creativity and personal struggle.

Cast

Mark Borchardt Mike Schank Tom Schimmels Monica Borchardt Alex Borchardt Chris Borchardt Ken Keen Matt Weisman Bill Borchardt Cliff Borchardt Tom Beach Joan Petrie Robert Richard Jorge Tommy Dallace Dawn Borchardt