Whiplash
Summary
Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite East coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known fo... Full description
Summary: |
Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite East coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band. |
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Item Description: |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. Special features: Commentary with writer/director Damien Chazelle and J. K. Simmons; An evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, and Damien Chazelle. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (approximately 107 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, NTSC region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: R; for strong language including some sexual references. |
Awards: |
Academy Awards, 2015: Best supporting actor (Simmons); best film editing, best sound mixing. |
Production Credits: |
Music supervisor, Andy Ross ; score, Justin Hurwitz ; original big band songs, Justin Hurwitz ; original big band competition pieces, Tim Simonec ; film editor, Tim Cross ; production designer, Melanie Paizis-Jones ; director of photography, Sharone Meir. |