Title:
Whiplash [videorecording] / Sony Pictures Classics ; Bold Films ; BH Productions ; Right of Way Films ; written and directed by Damien Chazelle ; produced by Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook ; produced by Michel Litvak, David Lancaster ; Bold Film presents a Blumhouse/Right of Way production ; a Damien Chazelle film.
Author:
Simmons, J. K.
Reiser, Paul.
Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Genre:
Publication Information:
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2015]
Call Number:
PN1997.2 .W47557 2015B
Abstract:
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.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (105 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.
Special features: commentary soundtrack with J.K. Simmons and Damien Chazelle (with optional subtitles); Timekeepers (famous drummers discuss their craft and passion for drummming); Whiplash, the original short film with optional commentary; deleted scenes; An eveing at the International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Damien Chazelle; theatrical trailer.
Uniform Title:
Whiplash (Motion picture : 2014)
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: R, for strong language, including some sexual references.
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