Grace of My Heart is a 1996 film written and directed by Allison Anders, set in the music world, starting in New York's Brill Building early 1960's era, weaving through the California Sound of the mid '60s and culminating with the adult-contemporary scene of the early 1970's . The story follows the life and career trajectory of it's protagonist, Denise Waverly. The soundtrack features songs by artists Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell, and Jill Sobule, replicating the musical style that emerged from the Brill Building, New York's music factory in the heyday... of girl groups and 'pre-fab' acts like The Monkees. Loosely based on the early career of the great singer-songwriter Carole King Released for the very first time on DVD in the UK. [show more]
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In 1958 Edna Buxton (Ileana Douglas) wins a songwriting competition, and although her prize of a New York recording contract proves to be a con, she changes her name to Denise Waverly and turns professional. In the 1960s she works for publisher Joel Millner (John Turturro), and marries songwriting partner Howard Caszatt (Eric Stoltz). When he is unfaithful, Edna turns to rock producer Jay Phillips (Matt Dillon), but all the while Edna strives for success as a singer in her own right. Loosely based on the life of Carole King, with original songs in period style supplied by the likes of Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello.
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