Whiplash
Synopsis
During the years preceeding his death, Sonbert channeled his energy into making Whiplash. His vision and motor skills impaired, he gave his companion, Ascension Serrano, detailed instructions about the assembly of specific shots and the music to be used as a counterpoint to the images. Before his death in 1995, he asked filmmaker Jeff Scher (a former student of Sonbert's at Bard) to complete the film. --Jon Gartenberg. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Estate Project for Artists with AIDS in 1996.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Warren Sonbert
- Original Title
- Whiplash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Warren Sonbert
Jeff Scher
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Sonbert
Director
Jeff Scher
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whiplash
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What is Whiplash about?
During the years preceeding his death, Sonbert channeled his energy into making Whiplash. His vision and motor skills impaired, he gave his companion, Ascension Serrano, detailed instructions about the assembly of specific shots and the music to be used as a counterpoint to the images. Before his death in 1995, he asked filmmaker Jeff Scher (a former student of Sonbert's at Bard) to complete the film. --Jon Gartenberg. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Estate Project for Artists with AIDS in 1996.
Who directed Whiplash?
Whiplash was directed by Warren Sonbert.
Who stars in Whiplash?
The principal cast of Whiplash includes Not specified.
When was Whiplash released and how long is it?
Whiplash was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 20m.