Grassroots
Directed byStephen Gyllenhaal
Written byJustin Rhodes
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Based onZioncheck for President
by Phil Campbell
Produced byPeggy Rajski
Michael Huffington
Matthew Brady
Brent Stiefel
Peggy Case
StarringJason Biggs
Joel David Moore
Lauren Ambrose
Cedric The Entertainer
CinematographySean Porter
Edited byNeil Mandelberg
Music byNick Urata
Production
companies
MRB Productions
Votiv Films
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release date
  • June 10, 2012 (2012-06-10)
(Seattle International Film Festival)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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 and eccentric friend whose passion for the Seattle Monorail Project 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

References

Grassroots movie shoot in Capitol Hill, Seattle
  1. ↑ "Jason Biggs to Star in Grassroots Movie - Theater News - Jun 24, 2010". Theatermania.com. 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
  2. ↑ "Indie film "Grassroots" filming on the Hill next week | CHS Capitol Hill Seattle". Capitolhillseattle.com. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
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