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.
Mark Borchardt
as Filmmaker
Mike Schank
as Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels
as Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt
as Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt
as Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt
as Mark's Brother
Ken Keen
as Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman
as Casting Director
Bill Borchardt
as Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff Borchardt
as Mark's Dad
Tom Beach
as Production Manager
Joan Petrie
as Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
