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Grassroots

5.220121h 38mRMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorStephen Gyllenhaal
WritersStephen Gyllenhaal·Justin Rhodes

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal

JBJason Biggs
Jason Biggs
Phil Campbell
JMJoel David Moore
Joel David Moore
Grant Cogswell
LALauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose
Emily Bowen
CSCobie Smulders
Cobie Smulders
Clair
TATom Arnold
Tom Arnold
Tommy
TSTodd Stashwick
Todd Stashwick
Nick Ricochet
DPD.C. Pierson
D.C. Pierson
Wayne
EBEmily Bergl
Emily Bergl
Theresa Glendon
CMChristopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald
Jim Tripp
CECedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer
Richard McIver
MNMichael Nardelli
Michael Nardelli
Willis
NHNoah Harpster
Noah Harpster
Marvin

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