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Democracy with a Smile

5.1

1h 38m

2012

“Democracy with a Smile”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Trailer

ComedyDrama

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Cast & Crew

Jason Biggs

Jason Biggs

as Phil Campbell

Joel David Moore

Joel David Moore

as Grant Cogswell

Lauren Ambrose

Lauren Ambrose

as Emily Bowen

Cobie Smulders

Cobie Smulders

as Clair

Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold

as Tommy

Todd Stashwick

Todd Stashwick

as Nick Ricochet

D.C. Pierson

D.C. Pierson

as Wayne

Emily Bergl

Emily Bergl

as Theresa Glendon

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

as Jim Tripp

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