Grassroots 12 years old

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.

Credits

Grassroots Cast

Name Character
Cobie Smulders She was 30, now 42 years old as Clair
Christopher McDonald He was 57, now 69 years old as Jim Tripp
Joel David Moore He was 34, now 47 years old as Grant Cogswell
Cedric the Entertainer He was 48, now 60 years old as Richard McIver
Jason Biggs He was 34, now 46 years old as Phil Campbell
Lauren Ambrose She was 34, now 46 years old as Emily Bowen
Emily Bergl She was 37, now 49 years old as Theresa Glendon
Todd Stashwick He was 43, now 56 years old as Nick Ricochet
D.C. Pierson He was 27, now 39 years old as Wayne
Tom Arnold (actor) He was 53, now 65 years old as Tommy

Grassroots Crew

Name Department
Stephen Gyllenhaal as Director. He was 62 (now 75) years old Directing
Stephen Gyllenhaal as Screenplay. He was 62 (now 75) years old Writing
Robin Gurland as Casting. Production
Justin Rhodes as Screenplay. He was 40 (now 52) years old Writing
Ronald Leamon as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
Sean Porter as Director of Photography. He was 21 (now 33) years old Camera
Neil Mandelberg as Editor. Editing
Nick Urata as Original Music Composer. He was 45 (now 57) years old Sound
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Grassroots (12 years)

Democracy with a Smile

  • Release day: Friday, June 22, 2012
  • Runtime: 98 minutes