United States / Jun 22, 2012 / R
Democracy with a Smile
1h 38min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Russell Hodgkinson | Pernell Alden |
| Garr Godfrey | Second Questioner |
| Barbara Deering | Moderator |
| Nik Doner | Doug |
| Amy Frear | Lisa |
| John Ulman | Agent Goecker |
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| Anthony L. Fuller Jr. | Agent Sikora |
| Rodney Sherwood | Tate Austin |
| Rachel Pate | Suit |
| Todd Licea | Reporter #2 |
| John Misner | Reporter #5 |
| Elizabeth Rhoades | Campaign Supporter |
| M.J. Sieber | Reporter #1 |
| Brent Stiefel | Volunteer |
| Julian Gavilanes | Julian (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Grassroots |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | MRB Productions, Votiv Films, Lanai Productions |
| Official site | grassrootsthefilm.com |
| Release date | 22 giugno 2012 |
| Writer | Stephen Gyllenhaal, Justin Rhodes, Phil Campbell |
| Casting | Robin Gurland |
| Editing | Neil Mandelberg |
| Cinematography | Sean Porter |
| Assistant directors | Stephen Gyllenhaal |
| Camera operators | Sean Porter |
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| Additional photography | Sean Porter |
| Production design | Laurie Hicks |
| Art direction | Laurie Hicks |
| Set decoration | Laurie Hicks |
| Music | Nick Urata |
| Sound | Nick Urata |
| Costume design | Ronald Leamon |
| Makeup | Ronald Leamon |
| Hairstyling | Ronald Leamon |
| Revenue | 10.798 € |
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