Grassroots (2012)
Democracy with a Smile
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 BiggsPhil Campbell
Joel David MooreGrant Cogswell
Lauren AmbroseEmily Bowen
Cobie SmuldersClair
Tom ArnoldTommy
Todd StashwickNick Ricochet
D.C. PiersonWayne
Emily BerglTheresa Glendon
Christopher McDonaldJim Tripp
Cedric the EntertainerRichard McIver
Michael NardelliWillis
Noah HarpsterMarvinMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference281270Actor preference4159 · 54050 · 46306Country preferenceUsDecade preference2010
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What is Grassroots about?
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.
How long is Grassroots?
Grassroots has a runtime of 98 minutes.
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