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| 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 |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $19,492[1] |
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.[2] Grassroots received generally mixed reviews from critics, although Biggs' performance received praise.[3][4][5]
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