Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Jaws 50th Anniversary: Documentary Dives Into Spielberg's Classic
A new documentary is coming out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie "Jaws."
This documentary will show how the movie was made, including old footage and home videos.
It will also have interviews with the people who made the movie.
"Jaws" is about a police chief, a marine biologist, and a shark hunter who try to catch a great white shark.
The movie was first released in 1975, and the documentary, directed by Laurent Bouzereau, will premiere on July 20 on the National Geographic channel.
A new documentary, "JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story," will explore the making of the film Jaws.
The documentary will feature unseen footage, home videos, and rare outtakes from Steven Spielberg and Peter Benchley's personal archives.
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, the 90-minute documentary will premiere on the National Geographic channel.
The documentary will provide insights into turning the novel into a cinematic phenomenon.
Jaws, the film, which was released in 1975, celebrates its 50th anniversary on July 20.
- Who
- Directed by Laurent Bouzereau.
- What
- Documentary about the making of Jaws.
- When
- Premieres on July 20, commemorating the movie's 50th anniversary.
- Where
- National Geographic channel.
- Why
- To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the movie and to provide an inside look at its creation.
Viewpoints on Jaws
Production Insights
Authenticity
Viewpoints on Jaws
The documentary will offer an unfiltered look at the challenges of shooting in the Atlantic Ocean with a mechanical shark.
Production Insights
Spielberg felt lucky the roles were played by locals giving authenticity.
- Documentary Title
- JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
- Director
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Movie Anniversary
- 50th
- Release Year of Jaws
- 1975
- Starring
- Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw