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

Format Video (DVD)
DistributionCulver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2015]
Description1 videodisc (approximately 107 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorChazelle, Damien, 1985- film director, screenwriter.
Other author/creatorBlum, Jason film producer.
Other author/creatorEstabrook, Helen, film producer.
Other author/creatorLitvak, Michel film producer.
Other author/creatorLancaster, David film producer.
Other author/creatorTeller, Miles actor.
Other author/creatorSimmons, J. K. actor.
Other author/creatorBenoist, Melissa actor.
Other author/creatorReiser, Paul actor.
Other author/creatorStowell, Austin, 1984- actor.
Other author/creatorLang, Nate, actor.
Other author/creatorHurwitz, Justin composer (expression)
Other author/creatorSimonec, Tim composer (expression)
Other author/creatorSony Pictures Classics (Firm) production company.
Other author/creatorBold Films production company.
Other author/creatorBlumhouse Productions production company.
Other author/creatorRight of Way Films (Firm) production company.
Other author/creatorSony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm) film distributor.
Physical medium4 3/4 in.
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.
Local noteLittle-3051310657963-DVD
General noteOriginally released as a motion picture in 2014.
General noteSpecial 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.
CreditsMusic 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.
Cast Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang.
Audience MPAA rating: R; for strong language including some sexual references.
Technical detailsDVD, NTSC region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
LanguageIn English, dubbed French (PAR), or dubbed Spanish; English, French, or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); English descriptive audio track for people with visual disabilities.
Awards noteAcademy Awards, 2015: Best supporting actor (Simmons); best film editing, best sound mixing.
Genre/formFiction films.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formFeature films United States.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formVideo recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Contains title Container of (work): Whiplash (Motion picture : 2014)
Contains title Container of (expression): Whiplash (Motion picture : 2014). French.
Contains title Container of (expression): Whiplash (Motion picture : 2014). Spanish.
UPC 043396445642
UPC 043396455900
Publisher number44564 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Stock numberMidwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

Availability

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997.2 .W457 2015 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold