Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
It might seem like another retrospective about a summer blockbuster, but according to the filmmakers, Jaws was not only a pivot in how stories are told, it changed public perception of “predators.” The massive hit almost derailed director Steven Spielberg’s career. He shares the inside scoop and goes deep into what inspired the novel by Peter Benchley – and the impact the story has had ever since.
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