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Steve Carell gets hit by a bus and Paris Hilton acts. What could go wrong?
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Stories USA (2007)

indie dumpster fireearly 2000s time capsulestar-studded mess

Overview

ComedyDrama

Ten individuals set out to find themselves in an alienating world, filled with heartbreak, deception and tragedy. With so much at stake, these strangers struggle to overcome their fates and find their place in a frequently harsh and unforgiving world.

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Content warning
alienation in Americafame obsessioncrushed dreams

Standout Aspects

Acting

James Gandolfini doing heavy lifting in five minutes.

Production

Seven directors, one chaotic vision, zero coherence.

Best for:Solo: So you can pause and question your life choices.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry you forgot about.
Paul Carafotes

Director

Paul Carafotes

ReleasedNov 10, 2007
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Mark (segment "Street of Pain")

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

The Man (segment "Club Soda")

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett

Gianni (segment "Member")

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Mikey (segment "Life Makes Sense If You're Famous")

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton

Sadie (segment "L.A. Knights")

Scott Caan

Scott Caan

Hayden Field (segment "Life Makes Sense If You're Famous")

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Mike (segment "Club Soda")

Desmond Harrington

Desmond Harrington

Jay (segment "Life Makes Sense If You're Famous")

Steven R. McQueen

Steven R. McQueen

The Kid (segment "Club Soda")

Will McCormack

Will McCormack

Dean (segment "Life Makes Sense If You're Famous")

Laurie Fortier

Laurie Fortier

Bunny (segment "Club Soda")

Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

Jack (segment "Club Soda")

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Doc (segment "Club Soda")

Erik MacArthur

Erik MacArthur

Owen Peedmen (segment "Life Makes Sense If You're Famous")

Ian Gomez

Ian Gomez

Beau (segment "Street of Pain")

Ask about Stories USA

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This anthology sat in distribution hell for years despite its stacked cast, finally leaking quietly to DVD in 2007.

Cultural

The 'Life Makes Sense If You're Famous' segment is essentially a time capsule of pre-crash 2004 celebrity worship, with Paris Hilton playing herself before reality TV fully consumed her.

YouTube

American Breakdown - Official Trailer

American Breakdown - Official Trailer

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