Grace of My Heart

1996

Directed by

Allison Anders

Starring

Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz

Runtime

1h 56m

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.