Grassroots (film)

Grassroots
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	Jason Biggs Joel David Moore Lauren Ambrose Cedric The Entertainer
Cinematography	Sean Porter
Edited by	Neil Mandelberg
Music by	Nick Urata
Production companies	MRB Productions Votiv Films
Distributed by	Samuel Goldwyn Films
Release date	June 10, 2012 (2012-06-10) (Seattle International Film Festival)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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 political office.

Plot[]

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 friend whose passion for the monorail inspires him to run for Seattle City Council.^[1] Grant is running against 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.^[2]

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

References[]

Grassroots movie shoot in Capitol Hill, Seattle

External links[]

• Official website
• Grassroots at IMDb