Jaws@50 Screening & Celebration with Wendy Benchley
Jaws@50 Screening & Celebration with Wendy Benchley
Join us for a screening and conversation with Wendy Benchley on Friday, August 22 at 5:00pm. The Museum invites you to dive into a thrilling evening celebrating the legacy of the film that changed cinema- and our relationship with the ocean- forever.
Experience Jaws@50: The Definitive Inside Story, the acclaimed new feature documentary released this summer, explores the making of Jaws and its profound cultural and ocean conservation impact.
The screening will be followed by an intimate conversation with Wendy Benchley, Executive Producer of the film and renowned ocean advocate, whose late husband, Peter Benchley, wrote the iconic novel Jaws and co-wrote its legendary screenplay.
Wendy will share behind-the-scenes stories, personal reflections, and the enduring influence of Jaws on jumpstarting shark research and the knowledge and understanding about sharks we have gained in the past five decades.
This special event offers fans, film lovers, and ocean enthusiasts alike the chance to celebrate an extraordinary milestone in cinematic history.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where Hollywood storytelling meets real-world ocean stewardship, right here on Martha’s Vineyard.
MVM Member Donation: $25; Non-Member Donation: $35 Gratefully Accepted
DETAILS
| Date | August 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| From | 5:00 pm |
| To | 7:00 pm |
| Type | Screening |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |