
Grassroots (2012)
Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
The Cast

Jason Biggs
Phil Campbell

Joel David Moore
Grant Cogswell

Lauren Ambrose
Emily Bowen

Cobie Smulders
Clair

Tom Arnold
Tommy

Todd Stashwick
Nick Ricochet

D.C. Pierson
Wayne

Emily Bergl
Theresa Glendon

Christopher McDonald
Jim Tripp

Cedric the Entertainer
Richard McIver

Michael Nardelli
Willis

Noah Harpster
Marvin

Sean Nelson
Musician

Joe Mandragona
Kevin

Connie Thompson
Connie Thompson

Sarah Harlett
Receptionist

Claire Vardiel
Augusta D'Amico

Branden Romans
Genzlinger

Russell Hodgkinson
Pernell Alden

Garr Godfrey
Second Questioner

Barbara Deering
Moderator

Nik Doner
Doug

Amy Frear
Lisa

John Ulman
Agent Goecker

Anthony L. Fuller Jr.
Agent Sikora

Rodney Sherwood
Tate Austin

Rachel Pate
Suit

Todd Licea
Reporter #2

John Misner
Reporter #5

Elizabeth Rhoades
Campaign Supporter

M.J. Sieber
Reporter #1

Brent Stiefel
Volunteer

Julian Gavilanes
Julian (uncredited)
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