Grassroots (film)
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Stephen Gyllenhaal
by Phil Campbell
Michael Huffington
Matthew Brady
Brent Stiefel
Peggy Case
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| Directed by | Stephen Gyllenhaal |
| Written by | Justin Rhodes Stephen Gyllenhaal |
| Based on | Zioncheck for President by Phil Campbell |
| Produced by | Peggy Rajski Michael Huffington Matthew Brady Brent Stiefel Peggy Case |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sean Porter |
| Edited by | Neil Mandelberg |
| Music by | Nick Urata |
Production companies | MRB Productions Votiv Films |
| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $19,492[1] |
Grassroots is a 2012 American biographical 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 political office.
The film premiered on June 10, 2012, at the Seattle International Film Festival, and received a limited theatrical release in the United States on June 22.[2] Grassroots received generally mixed reviews from critics, although Biggs' performance received praise.[3][4][5]
The film tells the story of Phil Campbell (Jason Biggs), a journalist who has just lost his job and gets roped into leading Grant Cogswell's political campaign. Grant, played by Joel David Moore, is Phil's enthusiastic and eccentric friend whose passion for the Seattle Monorail Project inspires him to run for Seattle City Council.[6] Grant is running against the incumbent, Richard McIver, played by Cedric the Entertainer. Although McIver has more money and more supporters, Grant's blind passion paired with Phil's strategy makes Grant a contender.[7]
Cast
- Jason Biggs as Phil Campbell
- Joel David Moore as Grant Cogswell
- Lauren Ambrose as Emily Bowen
- Cobie Smulders as Clair
- Tom Arnold as Tommy
- Emily Bergl as Theresa Glendon
- Todd Stashwick as Nick Ricochet
- Cedric the Entertainer as Richard McIver
- DC Pierson as Wayne
- Christopher McDonald as Jim Tripp
