''Stories USA'' (released on DVD as ''American Breakdown'') compiles six cinematic stories about desperate lives in America, starring many of the world's top actors including

Josh Hartnett Joshua Daniel Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor and producer. He first came to attention in 1997 for his role as Michael Fitzgerald in the television crime drama series '' Cracker''. He made his feature film debut in 1998 in th ...

Steve Carell Steven John Carell (; born August 16, 1962) is an American actor and comedian. He played Michael Scott (The Office), Michael Scott in ''The Office (American TV series), The Office'' (2005–2011; 2013), NBC’s adaptation of the The Office (B ...

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and directed by seven different directors including Paul Carafotes. This collection was sold at the 2007

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, and was released on DVD and Blu-Ray October 17, 2012. ''Stories USA'' was

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by Thomas Bannister.

Segments

;Member ''Directed by David Brooks - Starring

'' A 19-year-old boy is driving around Los Angeles. He is looking for the perfect Mercedes, BMW, Lexus... Preferably a late model. A late model rolling through a stop sign, or breaking some other traffic law. In this kaleidoscopic road tour through nocturnal Los Angeles, he is looking for the perfect car to crash into and claim on the insurance. ;Street of Pain ''Directed by Tyrone Finch & Jeremy Hall - Starring

'' A man wants to take revenge for a terrible incident with dodgeballs, that happened when he was young. ;Club Soda ''Directed by Paul Carafotes - Starring

'' When a kid steals money from a bar, he awakens the supernatural spirit of a man who causes him to re-evaluate his life and make some tough choices. ;Life Makes Sense When You Are Famous ''Directed by Erik MacArthur - Starring

'' A car accident brings together a down on his luck man and a movie star. ;The Little Things ''Directed by Gary Hawes - Starring

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'' After a

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, Claire has nothing better to do than go to work. During a cigarette break, she meets Simon, a man with a few issues of his own. ;L.A. Knights ''Directed by M. Eastling - Starring

Paris Hilton Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model, and entertainer. Born in New York City, and raised there and in Beverly Hills, California, she is a great-granddaughter of Conra ...

'' Dealing with the aftermath of a bad break up, Maximina prepares to spend a quiet night sulking at home, only to be ambushed by her friends and dragged out for a night of revelry. Join Max, Sadie and Louisa as they venture out to find a hot new distraction to cure a broken heart.

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