Grace of My Heart is a 1996 film written and directed by Allison Anders, set in the pop music world of the 1960s. The plot, which follows the personal life and career trajectory of its protagonist, Denise Waverly (played by Illeana Douglas), may strongly parallel those of singer-songwriter Carole King.[citation needed] The soundtrack features a variety of songs by such artists as Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell and Jill Sobule, which replicate the musical style that emerged from the Brill Building, New York's legendary music factory during the heyday of girl groups and "pre-fab" acts like The Monkees.
