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The Resource Whiplash, a Sony Pictures Classics release ; Bold Film presents a Blumhouse/Right of Way production ; a Damien Chazelle film ; produced by Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster ; written and directed by Damien Chazelle

Whiplash, a Sony Pictures Classics release ; Bold Film presents a Blumhouse/Right of Way production ; a Damien Chazelle film ; produced by Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster ; written and directed by Damien Chazelle

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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
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (approximately 107 minutes)
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2014
  • Special features: commentary with writer/director Damien Chazelle and J.K. Simmons; Timekeepers: famous drummers discuss their craft and passion for drumming; "Whiplash" original short film with optional commentary; deleted scene; an evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, and Damien Chazelle; theatrical trailer
Instance
Label
Whiplash
Title
Whiplash
Statement of responsibility
a Sony Pictures Classics release ; Bold Film presents a Blumhouse/Right of Way production ; a Damien Chazelle film ; produced by Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster ; written and directed by Damien Chazelle
Title variation
Whip lash
Contributor
Actor
Film director
Film distributor
Film producer
Presenter
Production company
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
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
Cataloging source
DYJ
Characteristic
videorecording
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Credits note
Music supervisor, Andy Ross ; score, Justin Hurwitz ; original big band songs, Justin Hurwitz ; original big band competition pieces, Tim Simonec ; film editor, Tom Cross ; production designer, Melanie Paizis-Jones ; director of photography, Sharone Meir
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for strong language including some sexual references
Language note
In English, dubbed French (PAR), or dubbed Spanish; optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); English descriptive audio track for people with visual disabilities
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.W45 2015
PerformerNote
Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1985-
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  • Chazelle, Damien
  • Blum, Jason
  • Estabrook, Helen
  • Litvak, Michel
  • Lancaster, David
  • Teller, Miles
  • Simmons, J. K.
  • Reiser, Paul
  • Benoist, Melissa
  • Stowell, Austin
  • Lang, Nate
  • Hurwitz, Justin
  • Simonec, Tim
  • Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
  • Bold Films
  • Blumhouse Productions
  • Right of Way Films (Firm)
  • Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
107
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  • Drummers (Musicians)
  • Conservatories of music
  • Music teachers
  • Teacher-student relationships
  • Jazz musicians
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
Whiplash, a Sony Pictures Classics release ; Bold Film presents a Blumhouse/Right of Way production ; a Damien Chazelle film ; produced by Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster ; written and directed by Damien Chazelle
Instantiates
Publication
Distribution
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2014
  • Special features: commentary with writer/director Damien Chazelle and J.K. Simmons; Timekeepers: famous drummers discuss their craft and passion for drumming; "Whiplash" original short film with optional commentary; deleted scene; an evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, and Damien Chazelle; theatrical trailer
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (approximately 107 minutes)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 043396445611
  • 043396455894
  • 043396445611
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 44561
  • 5221184
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn899216441
  • (Sirsi) o899216441
  • (OCoLC)899216441
System details
Blu-ray; 1080p High Definition; Regions A, B, C; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English, French, Spanish), 5.1 Dolby Digital (DVS); requires Blu-ray player
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc
Label
Whiplash, a Sony Pictures Classics release ; Bold Film presents a Blumhouse/Right of Way production ; a Damien Chazelle film ; produced by Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster ; written and directed by Damien Chazelle
Publication
Distribution
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2014
  • Special features: commentary with writer/director Damien Chazelle and J.K. Simmons; Timekeepers: famous drummers discuss their craft and passion for drumming; "Whiplash" original short film with optional commentary; deleted scene; an evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, and Damien Chazelle; theatrical trailer
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (approximately 107 minutes)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 043396445611
  • 043396455894
  • 043396445611
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 44561
  • 5221184
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn899216441
  • (Sirsi) o899216441
  • (OCoLC)899216441
System details
Blu-ray; 1080p High Definition; Regions A, B, C; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English, French, Spanish), 5.1 Dolby Digital (DVS); requires Blu-ray player
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc

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