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.
Top Cast
Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker
Mike Schank as Friend
Tom Schimmels as Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt as Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt as Mark's Brother
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