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.
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt
Directed & Produced by: Michael Stipe, Sarah Price, Chris Smith, Chris Smith, Chris Smith
Release date: 11/5/1999
Running time: 107 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 by 135 users