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Grassroots is a 2012 American political dark comedy film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, based on the book Zioncheck for President by Phil Campbell. Shot in Seattle, the film revolves around a grassroots campaign for Seattle City Council and explores what happens when a dedicated activist tries to realize a vision by seeking ...
Trailer. "...Much in the way Woody Allen has used Manhattan as a character, Stephen Gyllenhaal uses Seattle in Grassroots..." - Spencer Fornaciari, The MacGuffin. “Gyllenhaal makes the monorail’s lost cause such spunky fun that you’re glad to buy the ticket.”. - Brian Miller, Columnist, Seattle Weekly.
Nov 9, 2012 · 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.
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.
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...
grassroots. Watch trailer. Synopsis. A short-tempered, unemployed music critic who likes to dress as a polar bear thinks he can harness the power of the people to ride the monorail to political victory in Seattle. And he's right. Almost. It's before Twitter, before the flash mob, before Obama.
Jun 11, 2012 · Grassroots: Film Review. Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore and Lauren Ambrose star in director Stephen Gyllenhaal's film about the unlikely candidacy of a single-issue crank in...
