Grassroots (2012)
Democracy with a Smile
2012 · R · 1h 38m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writers: Stephen Gyllenhaal, Justin Rhodes, Phil Campbell
Music by: Nick Urata
Cinematography: Sean Porter
Editor: Neil Mandelberg
Cast
Jason Biggs as Phil CampbellJoel David Moore as Grant CogswellLauren Ambrose as Emily BowenCobie Smulders as ClairTom Arnold as TommyTodd Stashwick as Nick RicochetD.C. Pierson as WayneEmily Bergl as Theresa GlendonChristopher McDonald as Jim TrippCedric the Entertainer as Richard McIverMichael Nardelli as WillisNoah Harpster as MarvinMore like this
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