Forrest Gump
1994 · Comedy · Drama
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Film / 2012
Grassroots
Directed by
Stephen Gyllenhaal
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Jason BiggsPhil Campbell
Joel David MooreGrant Cogswell
Lauren AmbroseEmily Bowen
Cobie SmuldersClair
Tom ArnoldTommy
Todd StashwickNick Ricochet
D.C. PiersonWayne
Emily BerglTheresa Glendon
Christopher McDonaldJim Tripp
Cedric the EntertainerRichard McIver
Michael NardelliWillis
Noah HarpsterMarvin
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Sean NelsonMusician
Joe MandragonaKevin
Connie ThompsonConnie Thompson
Sarah HarlettReceptionist
Claire VardielAugusta D'Amico
Branden RomansGenzlinger
Russell HodgkinsonPernell Alden
Garr GodfreySecond Questioner
Barbara DeeringModerator
Nik DonerDoug
Amy FrearLisa
John UlmanAgent Goecker
Anthony L. Fuller Jr.Agent Sikora
Rodney SherwoodTate Austin
Rachel PateSuit
Todd LiceaReporter #2
John MisnerReporter #5
Elizabeth RhoadesCampaign Supporter
M.J. SieberReporter #1
Brent StiefelVolunteer
Julian GavilanesJulian (uncredited)
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