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IMDb rating 7.8
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Critic rating 8

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Critic Caroline Westbrook
rated 8

...in telling his story, director Smith's skill as a documentarian comes to the fore, veering between poignant realism and out-and-out comedy...

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Cast & Crew

Chris Smith
Director
Mark Borchardt
As Filmmaker
Mike Schank
As Friend / Musician
Mike Schank
Composer
Tom Schimmels
As Actor in 'Coven'
Robert Richard Jorge
As Actor in ‘Coven’
Ken Keen
As Friend / Associate Producer

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American Movie is a documentary that follows the journey of filmmaker Mark Borchardt as he struggles to create his dream project, a feature-length film called Northwestern. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial struggles, personal demons, and a lack of resources, Mark remains determined to succeed. Alongside his loyal friend and crew member, Mike Schank, Mark pushes forward, even in the face of setbacks and failures. Will he be able to overcome the odds and achieve his vision, or will his dreams remain unfulfilled? The film offers a poignant and humorous portrayal of ambition, obsession, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as American Movie include An Evening with Kevin Smith, Jackass: The Movie, The Original Kings of Comedy, Totally Bill Hicks, Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie, Caro Diario (Dear Diary).

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American Movie was released in theaters on November 5, 1999.