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“Democracy with a Smile”

5.1

2012

1h 38m

ComedyDrama

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.

Key Crew

Director

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writers

Justin Rhodes

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Cinematography

Sean Porter

Music

Nick Urata

Cast (33)

Jason Biggs

Phil Campbell

Joel David Moore

Grant Cogswell

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