Join White Plains Librarian Barbara Wenglin via Zoom for a discussion of the film "Whiplash".
Feature Film Discussion - Whiplash
(R Rated - 2014 -1hr. 45min. Winner of 3 Oscars)
This intense drama follows a young jazz drummer’s quest for perfection, mentored by a renowned, abusive instructor at a cut-throat music conservatory. Director/Screenwriter Damien Chazelle’s powerful work draws on his experience as a jazz drummer in a competitive high school
band. Miles Teller gives a stellar performance as the obsessed student Andrew. J.K. Simmons is brilliant in his Oscar-winning role as the brutal teacher Fletcher. With Paul Reiser as Andrew’s warm and devoted father.
To view before session: via DVD. in catalog; streamed on YouTube & Amazon Prime Video.
We will meet Thursdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m on 11/6/25, 11/20/25, 12/11/25, 1/8/26, 1/22/26. Meeting ID for all sessions is: 837 1709 4842 or phone in at 1-929-436-2866, no password needed.
Click This Zoom Link to register once for the full series and join us when you can. The program is supported by The Friends of the White Plains Library. All are welcome, including newcomers!
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Film | Books and Authors |
