Film
Grassroots
2012· R· 1h 38m· Comedy· Drama
“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.
2012-06-22
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorStephen Gyllenhaal
ScreenplayJustin Rhodes
Director of PhotographySean Porter
Original Music ComposerNick Urata
EditorNeil Mandelberg
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 10 crew)
Details
Released2012-06-22
Runtime1h 38m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosMRB Productions · Votiv Films · Lanai Productions
Box office$10,798
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.2/10 · 18 votes
Original languageen
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