Watch: 'Whiplash' returns to theaters Sept. 20

Miles Teller starred in "Whiplash." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Miles Teller starred in "Whiplash." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Sony Pictures Classics released a new trailer for the re-release of Whiplash on Tuesday. The film returns to theaters Sept. 20.

Whiplash premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival where Sony picked it up. They released the film on Oct. 10 in limited release.

Miles Teller stars as Andrew, a college jazz drummer who tries to meet the demands of the verbally and physically abusive Terrence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons). Simmons won an Oscar for his portrayal along with Oscars for editing and sound mixing.

Melissa Benoist played Andrew's girlfriend and Paul Reiser his father. "Whiplash" was the Hank Levy piece Fletcher taught.

Damien Chazelle wrote and directed Whiplash. It was his second film as director after Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench.

J.K. Simmons won the Oscar for his role in "Whiplash." File Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI
J.K. Simmons won the Oscar for his role in "Whiplash." File Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI

Chazelle has since made La La Land, First Man and Babylon.

Damien Chazelle, seen with wife Olivia Hamilton, wrote and directed "Whiplash." File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI
Damien Chazelle, seen with wife Olivia Hamilton, wrote and directed "Whiplash." File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI