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Steven Spielberg's epic thriller "Jaws", about a great white shark terrorizing a small beach town, turns fifty years old on June 20, 2025.
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Stephen Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster "Jaws", based on the novel by Peter Benchley, is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Its release was regarded as watershed moment in motion picture history, becoming the first bona fide blockbuster.
The film's score, composed by John Williams, became iconic and is often considered one of the greatest film scores of all time. The music, combined with the suspenseful direction and strong performances by the cast, including Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, made "Jaws" a classic of modern cinema. In addition to its commercial success, "Jaws" also had a significant impact on the horror and thriller genres and popular culture in general. The film's depiction of a man-eating shark terrorizing a beach community remains one of the most memorable and enduring images in the history of cinema.
Presenter: Greg Blank
A Long Island based filmmaker, film historian and lecturer, Greg has over 15 years of experience as a producer, director, cinematographer and editor. He has been lecturing on film and media studies and other topics since 2018.
He is an award-winning producer for the show “Push Pause Long Island” on Verizon Fios1, and as a documentarian for the films “Undocumented” (2016), and “A World Within a World: The Bay Houses of Long Island” (2020).
Greg has developed and produces over 70 lecture programs for public and private clients, including LIU Post Hutton House, Molloy College, The Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, and dozens of colleges, libraries, and venues throughout the the country.
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