Watching "American Movie" requires a lot of effort that is rewarded in a substantial but too brief way. Neither Mike nor Uncle Bill can sustain a movie of this length, but they keep working with the you (as they do with Mark!) Rather than build up to the brief black and white premier of "The Coven," it may have been better to present the premier part first, then show the effort it took to get there. After watching the tedious and difficult filming of "The Coven," I was too little rewarded for the work I had put it. I could have gotten almost as much out of hearing the audio alone, although the cabinet bashing scene is unique as is Mike's enduring pause with every delivery; Uncle Bill is familiar to many, and so, endearing. A valuable movie, an oft told tale of a man and his passion; a movie that will be much appreciated by independents.
Review of American Movie
