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an exciting new wave musical soundtrack permeates this poignant rags to riches story of a talented and rebellious young singer songwriter . hazel oconnor gives a tour de force performance as kate the lead singer of the rock group breaking glass . kates socialist ideals are juxtaposed to her pragmatic rock manager danny phil daniels the street wise hustler who discovers her and develops her into a star . the film pivots around the struggle for artistic recognition and an energetic singer whose talent and sanity are jeopardized by the music business power structure . oconnors vibrant music she wrote and performed thirteen songs for the film is extremely captivating even to the ear uninitiated in new wave music .