"Democracy with a Smile"
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.
Jason Biggs
Phil Campbell
Joel David Moore
Grant Cogswell
Lauren Ambrose
Emily Bowen
Cobie Smulders
Clair
Tom Arnold
Tommy
Todd Stashwick
Nick Ricochet
D.C. Pierson
Wayne
Emily Bergl
Theresa Glendon
Christopher McDonald
Jim Tripp
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.
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