Boomstick

19-year-old Andrew (Miles Teller) grew up in a single-parent family and wanted to become a top jazz drummer. One night while practicing at school, he was photographed by the devil mentor Fletcher (J.K. Simmons) and entered a regular band. At the same time, he began to pay the price for his pursuit of perfection. The harder Andrew practices, the more isolated he becomes from the outside world. The only one who understood him was Fletcher, but the latter's irritability and moodiness distorted the teacher-student relationship, which affected Andrew, and his own personality also changed. Finally, when Andrew finally stepped onto the stage of the New York Concert Hall, he was horrified to discover that Fletcher had been waiting to drive him into the dust... "Exploding Drummer" tells the passionate story of a teenager who, under the supervision of a strict teacher, uses unconventional means to challenge his limits and pursue his dream of being a jazz drummer. The protagonist loves playing drums, but his excessive devotion makes him lose his original intention of music, which then turns into a life load and an almost crazy duel between master and apprentice. The movie not only shows the pain of musicians, but also allows people to see the cruel truth behind traditional inspiration. "Crackling Drummer" won the Jury Award, the highest honor at the 30th Sundance Film Festival.