Film
Grassroots
2012 · 1h 38m · Comedy · Drama
Democracy with a Smile
- IMDb
- 5.3
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 52%
- Metacritic
- 41
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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.
Where to watch
Amazon Video
Cast
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
Sean Nelson
Musician
Joe Mandragona
Kevin
Connie Thompson
Connie Thompson
Sarah Harlett
Receptionist
Crew
- Stephen GyllenhaalDirector · Screenplay
- Justin RhodesScreenplay
- Phil CampbellNovel
- Sean PorterDirector of Photography
- Nick UrataOriginal Music Composer
- Neil MandelbergEditor
- Robin GurlandCasting
Media
Details
- Release date
- June 22, 2012
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rated
- R
- Revenue
- $10,798
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
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