“Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story” is a new film from National Geographic and Amblin Documentaries’ celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic film that terrified audiences in 1975. The film tells the story of the remarkable journey that Steven Spielberg and his cast and crew went through to make this film possible. The documentary will air on July 10 on National Geographic. You will also be able to stream it on Hulu and Disney+.

TALKING WITH THE DIRECTOR

With the release of “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story”, I spoke with director and producer Laurent Bouzereau. He shares with us why “Jaws” was so special to him as well as the new appreciation he gained by working on this documentary. This was a fun conversation where we both got to geek out about “Jaws”. You can check it out below!

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ABOUT “JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY”

This is the authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Alongside Steven Spielberg, JAWS @ 50 charts the extraordinary journey from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to one of the most iconic films ever made.

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Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors. As well as top shark scientists, and conservationists. The documentary uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster. Inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.