Grassroots
“Democracy with a Smile”
Synopsis
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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Grassroots Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-05
Top Cast
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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
Claire Vardiel
Augusta D'Amico
Branden Romans
Genzlinger
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Gyllenhaal, Justin Rhodes
- Original Score
- Nick Urata
- Original Title
- Grassroots
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11K
- Production Studios
- MRB Productions, Votiv Films, Lanai Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Stephen Gyllenhaal, Justin Rhodes, Phil Campbell
Nick Urata
Sean Porter
Neil Mandelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Porter
Director of Photography
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Nick Urata
Original Music Composer
Ronald Leamon
Costume Design
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Screenplay
Laurie Hicks
Production Design
Justin Rhodes
Screenplay
Neil Mandelberg
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grassroots
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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.
Who directed Grassroots?
Grassroots was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Who stars in Grassroots?
The principal cast of Grassroots includes Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore, Lauren Ambrose, Cobie Smulders, Tom Arnold.
When was Grassroots released and how long is it?
Grassroots was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Grassroots make at the box office?
Grassroots grossed $11K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Grassroots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grassroots was composed by Nick Urata.
Is Grassroots based on a book or true story?
Grassroots is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Phil Campbell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grassroots?
Grassroots holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).