Today Gramercy Pictures releases the long awaited film “Grace of My Heart,” director/writer Allison Anders’ fictionalized account of the life of an American songwriter from

the late 50s through the early 70s. The film features perhaps Burt Bacharach’s finest composition in 15 years, a collaboration with Elvis Costello on “God Give Me Strength.” Here is a Time article that talks about the song, the film and the recent spate of 60s derived pop entertainment.
Here’s a Time review of “Grace of My Heart.”