American Movie (1999)

7.6/10 104 min Documentary Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Billy Crystal

Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)

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