Whiplash will be screened on Friday, July 3 at Gerringong Town Hall. 

In his second feature film, writer-director Damien Chazelle pits revered and feared jazz conservatory instructor Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons) against drumming prodigy Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller). 

Vying for a core position in Fletcher’s elite ensemble, Neyman will do anything to secure first chair. 

Before long, reason is abandoned and civility deserted, and the blistered and bleeding Neyman succumbs to Fletcher’s abusive teaching techniques.  But Neyman has a couple of surprises up his sleeve, and things will get progressively nastier – both on and off the stage – before their scorching musical showdown.

Winner of both the US Grand Jury and Audience Awards at 2014 Sundance Film Festival, Whiplash announces Chazelle as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the US in recent years. 

Tickets go on sale at Gerringong Town Hall at 7.20pm with the film starting at 8pm. 

After the film, stay for the Gerringong Pics and Flicks’ popular tea, coffee and cakes ($3) and take the time to discuss the film or anything else you like in a relaxed social atmosphere.

Find out what’s on next month at Gerringong Pics and Flicks via their  website picsandflicksgerrin

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