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Grassroots

"Democracy with a Smile"

2012

1h 38m

5.1(17 votes)

Comedy

Drama

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.

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33 members

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Jason Biggs

Phil Campbell

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Joel David Moore

Grant Cogswell

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Lauren Ambrose

Emily Bowen

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Cobie Smulders

Clair

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Tom Arnold

Tommy

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Todd Stashwick

Nick Ricochet

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D.C. Pierson

Wayne

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Emily Bergl

Theresa Glendon

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Christopher McDonald

Jim Tripp

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Cedric the Entertainer

Richard McIver

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Michael Nardelli

Willis

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Noah Harpster

Marvin

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Sean Nelson

Musician

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Joe Mandragona

Kevin

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Connie Thompson

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Sarah Harlett

Receptionist

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Claire Vardiel

Augusta D'Amico

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Branden Romans

Genzlinger

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Russell Hodgkinson

Pernell Alden

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Garr Godfrey

Second Questioner

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Barbara Deering

Moderator

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Nik Doner

Doug

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Amy Frear

Lisa

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John Ulman

Agent Goecker

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Anthony L. Fuller Jr.

Agent Sikora

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Rodney Sherwood

Tate Austin

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Rachel Pate

Suit

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Todd Licea

Reporter #2

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John Misner

Reporter #5

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Elizabeth Rhoades

Campaign Supporter

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M.J. Sieber

Reporter #1

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Brent Stiefel

Volunteer

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Julian Gavilanes

Julian (uncredited)

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