Grantham & Rose
Grantham & Rose

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Grantham & Rose

2014
Movie
90 min
English

When a petty crime thrusts him into the company of a feisty eighty-one-year-old African-American woman named Rose Price, Grantham and Rose push the boundaries of their relationship, their lives, and what it means to love, as they take a road trip back to their roots.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users88%
Director: Cathy SchulmanGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of 7-year-old Grantham Bush and his grandmother, Rose Mary Bush, as they embark on a cross-country road trip to Washington D.C. Grantham, a young boy with an advanced intellect and a profound social conscience, decides to take his grandmother on an adventure to speak with presidential candidates about issues important to him. Their trip is a poignant exploration of intergenerational bonds, political engagement, and the power of one child's voice.

Critical Reception

Grantham & Rose was generally well-received by critics, who praised its heartwarming and inspiring narrative. The film was lauded for its authentic portrayal of the relationship between Grantham and his grandmother, and for its thoughtful examination of childhood activism and political awareness. Audiences connected with the sincerity and optimism presented in the documentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profoundly moving and inspiring story of an unlikely duo on a mission.

  • Praised for its genuine warmth and the remarkable intelligence of its young protagonist.

  • An insightful look at childhood activism and the importance of civic engagement.

Google audience: Viewers were charmed by Grantham's precociousness and the loving relationship he shares with his grandmother. Many appreciated the film's positive message about young people and politics, finding it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of the Audience Award at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, and nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Cathy Schulman, initially met Grantham when he was a young child and was struck by his profound insights, which inspired her to create the documentary.

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