Grassroots (2012)

  • R
  • 06/22/2012 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 38m

Democracy with a Smile

Overview

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.

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Director, Screenplay

Justin Rhodes

Screenplay

Phil Campbell

Novel

Cast

Jason Biggs's headshot

Jason Biggs

Phil Campbell
Joel David Moore's headshot

Joel David Moore

Grant Cogswell
Lauren Ambrose's headshot

Lauren Ambrose

Emily Bowen
Cobie Smulders's headshot

Cobie Smulders

Clair
Tom Arnold's headshot

Tom Arnold

Tommy
Todd Stashwick's headshot

Todd Stashwick

Nick Ricochet
D.C. Pierson's headshot

D.C. Pierson

Wayne
Emily Bergl's headshot

Emily Bergl

Theresa Glendon

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