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.
| Writing | Justin Rhodes | Screenplay |
| Editing | Neil Mandelberg | Editor |
| Art | Laurie Hicks | Production Design |
| Production | Robin Gurland | Casting |
| Camera | Sean Porter | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ronald Leamon | Costume Design |
| Directing | Stephen Gyllenhaal | Director |
| Writing | Stephen Gyllenhaal | Screenplay |
| Sound | Nick Urata | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Phil Campbell | Novel |