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.
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Allison Anders' film is a warm and clever ode to the Brill Building era and the often-unnamed women behind the era's defining hits. Denise's journey becomes a poignant collective portrait of the songwriters who shaped the sound of a generation.
What lingers after the final reel is the bittersweet resonance of artistic compromise and personal triumph, set to an impeccable soundtrack that does more than just accompany the story—it breathes life into it. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Allison Anders
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Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips
Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt
Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed
John Turturro
Joel Millner
Bruce Davison
John Murray
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Doris Shelley
David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
Sissy Boyd
Dress Saleswoman
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