

“For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.”
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.

Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Lead
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
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Allison Anders's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Grace of My Heart is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”