American Movie is 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
Release date: 1999-11-05
Runtime: 107 minutes
Cast:
Mark Borchardt Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker 
Mike Schank Mike Schank
Friend / Musician 
Tom Schimmels Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven' 
Monica Borchardt Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom 
Alex Borchardt Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother 
Chris Borchardt Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother 
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Also known as:
  • American Movie - The Making of Northwestern