Whiplash

After Hours

This screening will be introduced by Lauren Cohen, Director of Programming, at Miami Film Festival.

Andrew Neiman 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, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion for achieving perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues pushing him to the brink of both his ability and sanity.