Jade Gordon

Things Behind the Sun -- Allison Anders? semi-autobiographical story of how she came to terms with being raped by a group of teenaged boys at the age of twelve.

Grace of My Heart -- Riveting tale about an aspiring singer, Edna Buxton (Denise Waverly) wonderfully played by Illeana Douglas, who sacrifices her own singing career to write hit songs that launch the careers of other singers. The film follows her life from her first break, through the pain of rejection from the recording industry and a bad marriage, to her final triumph in realizing her dream to record her own hit album.

Sherry is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter whose star is on the rise because of a breakout radio hit. After recognizing her face on a record sleeve, Owen, a leading Hollywood rock journalist journeys back to his hometown to interview her. Upon his arrival, it quickly becomes clear that he has returned for more than a story – he’s returned for more than a story – he’s returned to confront the painful truth about the part he played in an unspeakable act of violence and betrayal. Don Cheadle gives a powerful performance as Sherry’s volatile manager in this compelling drama.

Come along on a spirited fifteen-year journey that follows songwriting sensation Denise Waverly (Illeana Douglas) who struggles to escape the shadow of pop-music icons and ultimately emerges a singer in her own right. From the last 1950s doo-wop era to the psychedelic seventies, Denise's experiences in life and adventures in romance stir her genius and inspire the rich melodies that sustain a music empire. In crafting the hits the whole world sings, Denise draws on her relationships with the men in her life: a brilliant but self-destructive composer (Matt Dillon), and her songwriting partner (Eric Stoltz). And in a hilarious and touching role, John Turturro plays the producer who provides Denise support and guidance during three decades of trials and triumphs.From Executive Producer Martin Scorcese and celebrated writer and director Allison Anders, Grace of My Heart is the lyrical tale of a remarkable woman striving to find her own voice in the male-dominated world of pop music.