Grassroots

5.1

98 minutes

6/22/2012

Overview

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.

Cast List

Jason Biggs
as Phil Campbell
Joel David Moore
as Grant Cogswell
Lauren Ambrose
as Emily Bowen
Cobie Smulders
as Clair
Tom Arnold
as Tommy
Todd Stashwick
as Nick Ricochet
D.C. Pierson
as Wayne
Emily Bergl
as Theresa Glendon
Christopher McDonald
as Jim Tripp
Cedric the Entertainer
as Richard McIver
Michael Nardelli
as Willis
Noah Harpster
as Marvin
Sean Nelson
as Musician
Joe Mandragona
as Kevin
Connie Thompson
as Connie Thompson
Sarah Harlett
as Receptionist
Claire Vardiel
as Augusta D'Amico
Branden Romans
as Genzlinger
Russell Hodgkinson
as Pernell Alden
Garr Godfrey
as Second Questioner
Barbara Deering
as Moderator
Nik Doner
as Doug
Amy Frear
as Lisa
John Ulman
as Agent Goecker
Anthony L. Fuller Jr.
as Agent Sikora
Rodney Sherwood
as Tate Austin
Rachel Pate
as Suit
Todd Licea
as Reporter #2
John Misner
as Reporter #5
Elizabeth Rhoades
as Campaign Supporter
M.J. Sieber
as Reporter #1
Brent Stiefel
as Volunteer
Julian Gavilanes
as Julian (uncredited)