Grassroots (2012)
Democracy with a Smile
Grant Cogswell, a liberal music critic decides to run for city council against a popular black incumbent and is assisted by a reporter who recently lost his job. Initially given no chance, things turn dark when Cogswell makes it into the general election. Based on a true story.
- Date of release
- 2012-06-22
- TMDB
- 5.2 / 10 (18)
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
Casting
- Jason Biggs — Phil Campbell
- Joel David Moore — Grant Cogswell
- Lauren Ambrose — Emily Bowen
- Cobie Smulders — Clair
- Tom Arnold — Tommy
- Todd Stashwick — Nick Ricochet
- D.C. Pierson — Wayne
- Emily Bergl — Theresa Glendon
- Christopher McDonald — Jim Tripp
- Cedric the Entertainer — Richard McIver
- Michael Nardelli — Willis
- Noah Harpster — Marvin
Interesting facts
Grassroots is a 2012 American biographical political dark comedy film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, based on the book Zioncheck for President by Phil Campbell. Shot in Seattle, the film revolves around a grassroots campaign for Seattle City Council and explores what happens when a dedicated activist tries to realize a vision by seeking political office.
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