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Grassroots
2012
In 2001, a David takes on Goliath when grassroots candidate Cogswell challenges an incumbent city council member who's built a war chest and secured top endorsements. With his vision for a sleek monorail system foiled, Grant teams up with a fired journalist to run his campaign. Against all odds, they rally a passionate army of young volunteers, turning the impossible into a surprising reality in this offbeat political comedy.
Runtime: 98 min
Box Office: $19K
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Ratings:
41
Metascore
tbd
User Score
50%
TOMATOMETER
43%
User Score
5.3 /10
IMDb Rating
53.0
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User Score
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In Stephen Gyllenhaal's heartwarming and humorous comedy GRASSROOTS, based on the true story of the 2001 Seattle City Council election, Grant Cogswell (played with endearing awkwardness by Joel David Moore) is a self-proclaimed polar bear enthusiast-turned-unlikely-political-phenomenon. This erstwhile music critic-turned-candidate finds himself at the forefront of an improbable grassroots movement, rallying a motley crew of misfits, slackers, and free spirits to his quixotic quest against a formidable incumbent.
In this charmingly offbeat tale, Cogswell's infectious enthusiasm stirs a sense of civic responsibility among Seattle's downtrodden hipsters and idealists, inspiring them to take a stand for what they believe in. With a vision that spans from building a futuristic monorail system to reinvigorating the city's collective spirit, GRASSROOTS is an exhilarating and sidesplitting ride that reminds us of the power of passionate conviction.
As Grant's unlikely campaign gains momentum, his reluctant but lovable manager Phil (played by Jason Biggs) finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of eccentric optimism. Against the backdrop of Seattle's stunning Emerald City landscape, this offbeat underdog story comes alive with a talented cast that includes Lauren Ambrose, Cedric the Entertainer, Cobie Smulders, Tom Arnold, Christopher McDonald, DC Pierson, and Emily Bergl.
Distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, GRASSROOTS is a delightful reminder of the transformative power of grassroots activism – and the importance of never giving up on one's ideals.
