Grassroots

Grassroots (2012)

Democracy with a Smile

  • Genre: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2012-06-22
  • User Rating: 5.4/10 from 15 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 38min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: MRB Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
star 5.4/10
From 15 Ratings

Summary

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.

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  • Jason Biggs

    as Phil Campbell

  • Joel David Moore

    as Grant Cogswell

  • Lauren Ambrose

    as Emily Bowen

  • Cobie Smulders

    as Clair

  • Tom Arnold

    as Tommy

  • Todd Stashwick

    as Nick Ricochet

  • D.C. Pierson

    as Wayne

  • Emily Bergl

    as Theresa Glendon

  • Christopher McDonald

    as Jim Tripp

  • Cedric the Entertainer

    as Richard McIver

  • Michael Nardelli

    as Willis

  • Noah Harpster

    as Marvin

  • Sean Nelson

    as Musician

  • Joe Mandragona

    as Kevin

  • Connie Thompson

    as Connie Thompson

  • Sarah Harlett

    as Receptionist

  • Claire Vardiel

    as Augusta D'Amico

  • Branden Romans

    as Genzlinger

  • Russell Hodgkinson

    as Pernell Alden

  • Garr Godfrey

    as Second Questioner

  • Barbara Deering

    as Moderator

  • Nik Doner

    as Doug

  • Amy Frear

    as Lisa

  • John Ulman

    as Agent Goecker

  • Anthony L. Fuller Jr.

    as Agent Sikora

  • Rodney Sherwood

    as Tate Austin

  • Rachel Pate

    as Suit

  • Todd Licea

    as Reporter #2

  • John Misner

    as Reporter #5

  • Elizabeth Rhoades

    as Campaign Supporter

  • M.J. Sieber

    as Reporter #1

  • Brent Stiefel

    as Volunteer
Camera Sean Porter Director of Photography
Production Robin Gurland Casting
Directing Stephen Gyllenhaal Director
Sound Nick Urata Original Music Composer
Costume & Make-Up Ronald Leamon Costume Design
Writing Stephen Gyllenhaal Screenplay
Art Laurie Hicks Production Design
Writing Justin Rhodes Screenplay
Editing Neil Mandelberg Editor
Writing Phil Campbell Novel

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