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Movie poster: Grace of My Heart (1996)
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Grace of My Heart

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1996 · 116 min Comedy Drama Music
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1996
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Music
Director Allison Anders
Runtime 116 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (63 votes)

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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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