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Grassroots

Grassroots

2012, Movie, 1h 38min

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.

Country: United States

Director:

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Cast:

Christopher McDonald,

Cedric the Entertainer,

Joel David Moore

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Average critic rating

6.0

Reviews

Critic Mike Mccahill

rated

6

...this true-life ballot-box saga proves very likable, if a little Sorkin-lite.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Grassroots was released in theaters on June 22, 2012.