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American Movie poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.6 / 100
1999·Comedy / Documentary·1h 47m

AMERICAN MOVIE

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.

Above the Line
Chris Smith·DirectorChris Smith·Director of PhotographyMike Schank·Original Music ComposerJun Diaz·Editor
Cast
Mark Borchardt·FilmmakerMike Schank·Friend / MusicianTom Schimmels·Actor in 'Coven'Monica Borchardt·Mark's MomAlex Borchardt·Mark's BrotherChris Borchardt·Mark's BrotherKen Keen·Friend / Associate ProducerMatt Weisman·Casting DirectorBill Borchardt·Mark's Uncle / Executive ProducerCliff Borchardt·Mark's Dad
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Chris Smith·Director
Camera· 1
Chris Smith·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Jun Diaz·EditorBarry Poltermann·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mike Schank·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Chris Smith·ProducerSarah Price·Producer
By the Numbers
88.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind American Movie's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#3366CC
#FFFFFF
Mood
Quirky, Earnest
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men standing side-by-side against a light blue background with faint white, cloud-like patterns and a white picket fence at the bottom. ”

documentarycomedy
Key Elements
GlassesWatchRings
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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