Central Park Conservancy Film Festival — Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
You know the music. You know the quotes. Now, at the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, step behind the scenes of Jaws with Steven Spielberg to experience the iconic film in a whole new way. Grab your popcorn and enjoy a perfect summer evening in Central Park!
(TV 14)
National Geographic presents 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. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors, 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.
This screening is part of the 2025 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, presented by National Geographic.