Whiplash (2014)

Overview

A gifted young drummer, Andrew Neiman, finds himself pushed to his limits by an unforgiving music teacher, Terence Fletcher. As he strives for greatness at a prestigious conservatory, Andrew's obsession with achieving perfection begins to consume him. The intense pressure and relentless demands of Fletcher lead him to sacrifice his relationships and well-being. Caught in a high-stakes battle for recognition, Andrew navigates the treacherous path of ambition, revealing the dark side of artistic pursuit and the toll it can take on one's identity and humanity.