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Grassroots is a 2012 American biographical political dark comedy film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, based on the book Zioncheck for President by Phil Campbell.
Grassroots: Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. With Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore, Lauren Ambrose, Cobie Smulders. After losing his job, a journalist reluctantly agrees to help his oddball friend with his bid to earn a seat on the Seattle City Council.
- (1.2K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- 2012-11-09
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.
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- 3
Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6hSubscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUnGrassroots Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Jason Biggs, Joel David Moor...
- 2 min
- 130.4K
- Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
Grassroots | Official Movie Site. "...Much in the way Woody Allen has used Manhattan as a character, Stephen Gyllenhaal uses Seattle in Grassroots..." “Gyllenhaal makes the monorail’s lost cause such spunky fun that you’re glad to buy the ticket.”. "A breezy, intelligent political film with bright, vivacious performances." “…it’s ...
Grassroots is a 2012 American biographical political dark comedy film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, based on the book Zioncheck for President by Phil Campbell.
Oct 15, 2012 · Adapted from Phil Campbell’s campaign memoir, Stephen Gyllenhaal’s film confidently and entertainingly dramatises the ensuing battle, making smart points about class, age and race in America...
