Grassroots

Grassroots

2012/06/22 • Released • English

Comedy
Drama
5.1
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.

Director : Stephen Gyllenhaal

Casts
Jason Biggs

Jason Biggs

Phil Campbell

Joel David Moore

Joel David Moore

Grant Cogswell

Lauren Ambrose

Lauren Ambrose

Emily Bowen

Cobie Smulders

Cobie Smulders

Clair

Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold

Tommy

Todd Stashwick

Todd Stashwick

Nick Ricochet

D.C. Pierson

D.C. Pierson

Wayne

Emily Bergl

Emily Bergl

Theresa Glendon

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Jim Tripp

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Richard McIver

Michael Nardelli

Michael Nardelli

Willis

Noah Harpster

Noah Harpster

Marvin

Sean Nelson

Musician

Joe Mandragona

Kevin

Connie Thompson

Connie Thompson

Sarah Harlett

Receptionist

Claire Vardiel

Claire Vardiel

Augusta D'Amico

Branden Romans

Genzlinger

Russell Hodgkinson

Russell Hodgkinson

Pernell Alden

Garr Godfrey

Second Questioner

Barbara Deering

Moderator

Nik Doner

Doug

Amy Frear

Lisa

John Ulman

Agent Goecker

Anthony L. Fuller Jr.

Agent Sikora

Rodney Sherwood

Tate Austin

Rachel Pate

Rachel Pate

Suit

Todd Licea

Todd Licea

Reporter #2

John Misner

Reporter #5

Elizabeth Rhoades

Campaign Supporter

M.J. Sieber

Reporter #1

Brent Stiefel

Volunteer

Julian Gavilanes

Julian Gavilanes

Julian (uncredited)

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