# American Movie (1999)

> A funny, intimate portrait of a Milwaukee dreamer battling debt, doubt, and personal chaos to finish his homemade horror film.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8395

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Chris Smith
- Cast: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt, Chris Borchardt, Ken Keen, Matt Weisman
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181288/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, lazy sunday, filmmaker inspiration

## Synopsis

A struggling filmmaker's quest for the American dream becomes a humorous and poignant journey of self-discovery.

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