'Jaws': Nat Geo to release documentary on Steven Spielberg's iconic thriller

National Geographic in collaboration with Amblin Entertainment has announced plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielbergs Oscarwinning iconic thriller Jaws with a comprehensive documentary titled Jaws 50 working titleAccording to Deadline the documentary will delve into the tumultuous production history of the film and the literary origins of Peter Benchleys bestselling novel that inspired itDirected by Laurent Bouzereau known for his insightful nonfiction projects on Hollywood figures like Faye Dunaway and Natalie Wood Jaws 50 is scheduled for release in the summer of 2025It will be available on National Geographic channels and streaming platforms Disney and Hulu promising an indepth exploration of how Jaws shaped both cinema and popular literature Deadline confirmedThe documentary will feature exclusive footage and archival materials from the personal collections of Peter Benchley and Steven SpielbergIt aims to provide viewers with a behindthescenes look at the challenges Spielberg faced as a young director grappling with technical mishaps and adverse weather conditions during the filming processAccording to the announcement Wendy Benchley ocean conservationist and wife of Peter Benchley will collaborate closely on the projectThe documentary not only aims to celebrate the cultural impact of Jaws but also to foster a deeper understanding of sharks and ocean conservation topics close to the heart of the Benchley familyDarryl Frank and Justin Falvey of Amblin Entertainment expressed their enthusiasm for the documentary highlighting its dual focus on art and scienceJaws the novel by Peter Benchley and the film by Steven Spielberg defined both popular literature and cinema they remarked adding The idea of diving into the past present and future legacy of Jaws combined with an informed and inspiring discussion about sharks and the ocean in one documentary is a unique opportunity to explore the perfect union between art and scienceSpielberg himself reflected on the arduous journey of creating Jaws in an excerpt from Bouzereaus book Spielberg The First Ten Years published by Vanity Fair according to DeadlineBeing on Jaws became a living nightmare Spielberg shared adding I knew the film I wanted to make I just couldnt get the movie I had in mind on film as quickly as I wantedThe documentary will also touch upon the broader cultural impact of Jaws which not only spawned sequels but also influenced generations of filmmakers and ignited public fascination with sharksProduced by Laura A Bowling alongside Benchley and executive produced by Darryl Frank Justin Falvey Laurent Bouzereau Markus Keith and Ted Duvall of National Geographic Jaws 50 promises to be a compelling retrospective celebrating the enduring legacy of one of cinemas most iconic thrillersThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever