Grassroots (2012)

Directed by

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Genre

comedy film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 38m

Rated

R

Rating

5.2 of 10 from 18 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

After losing his journalism job, a man helps his eccentric friend run for Seattle City Council. Their shoestring campaign faces obstacles and unexpected twists.

politicalquirkyenergeticunderdogsatiricalcomedicfast-paced

What happens

Grassroots is a 2012 American biographical 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. The film premiered on June 10, 2012, at the Seattle International Film Festival, and received a limited theatrical release in the United States on June 22. Grassroots received generally mixed reviews from critics, although Biggs' performance received praise. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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