Da-Dum: ‘Jaws’ Celebrates 50 Years on Martha’s Vineyard
Season 2, Episode 010
Image courtesy of Martha's Vineyard Museum
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Episode Description:
Welcome aboard Amity Boat Tours! What better way to talk about Jaws than a return trip to the shores of Amity, also known as Martha’s Vineyard, the picturesque island off the coast of Massachusetts where Steven Spielberg, the cast and crew filmed the classic adventure in the summer – and fall – of 1974. Following the world’s introduction to that clever shark, tourism on Martha’s Vineyard exploded, and it’s been ‘Jaws Island’ ever since, with visitors flocking to filming locations and ‘Amity’ landmarks annually.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Spielberg’s 1975 classic, Martha’s Vineyard Museum is rolling out the ‘blood’ red carpet welcoming Jaws finatics and islanders to explore a new landmark exhibit, Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive. Through rare photographs, oral histories, original artwork, and authentic movie props, the museum’s galleries recount how Martha’s Vineyard played a starring role in cinema history. In addition to the summer-long exhibition, the museum proudly presents Amity Homecoming Weekend. The robust five-day event from the 19th to the 23rd of June will swallow fans in exclusive talks, with special guests sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Jaws. During our tour of Amity, Film Review is joined by the staff of Martha’s Vineyard Museum – Cathy Mayone (Managing Director), Laurel Redington (Director of Programming and Audience Engagement), Bow Van Riper (Historian and Research Librarian) and Anna Barber (Curator of Exhibitions) – who share insights on the 50th anniversary and celebrate the legacy of Jaws where it all began.
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Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954)
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