| Description |
1 videodisc (102 min) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
| 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 |
| Notes |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2014 |
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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 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster ; written and directed by Damien Chazelle |
| Cast |
Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang |
| Notes |
Censorship classification : MA 15+ |
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DVD region 4 ; PAL |
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In English, French, Spanish subtitles in English, French, Spanish |
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Academy Awards, 2015: Best supporting actor (Simmons); best film editing, best sound mixing |
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Available to Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Drummers (Musicians) -- Drama.
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Conservatories of music -- Drama.
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Music teachers -- Drama.
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Teacher-student relationships -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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DVD
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Author |
Chazelle, Damien, 1985- film director, screenwriter
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Blum, Jason, film producer
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Estabrook, Helen, film producer
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Litvak, Michel, film producer
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Lancaster, David, 1944- film producer
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Teller, Miles.
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Simmons, J. K.
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Benoist, Melissa.
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Reiser, Paul.
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Stowell, Austin, 1984-
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Lang, Nate.
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Hurwitz, Justin.
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Simonec, Tim (expression)
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm), production company
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Bold Films, production company
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Blumhouse Productions, production company
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Right of Way Films (Firm), production company
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm), film distributor
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