'Jaws: How the First-Ever Summer Blockbuster Nearly Capsized' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985516562487

A massive shark, a seaside town in crisis, and a film that would forever change the way we experience movies. When Jaws hit theaters in 1975, it didn’t just terrify audiences — it created the blueprint for the modern blockbuster and sparked a cultural phenomenon unlike anything before it. But what chaos, innovation, and near-disaster unfolded behind the scenes to bring this legendary thriller to life? It’s time to dive beneath the surface of Hollywood’s most infamous production like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the making of Jaws, uncovering how a troubled, over-budget production plagued by technical failures and on-set tensions ultimately became one of the most influential and highest-grossing films of all time — forever changing Hollywood and the moviegoing experience.

Led by historian Louis L. Picone, our unique behind-the-scenes cinematic experience will include:

• The origins of Jaws, from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to its journey to the big screen
• A look at the film’s young director, Steven Spielberg, and the cast dynamics that shaped the production
• An overview of filming on Martha’s Vineyard, including how the production impacted and involved the local community
• The unprecedented challenges of open-water filming, and the mechanical shark “Bruce” that famously malfunctioned
• The historic 1975 release, complete with long lines, media buzz, and the birth of the summer blockbuster
• The enduring legacy of Jaws, from its influence on filmmaking to its place in popular culture decades later

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Louis — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About Louis
Louis L. Picone is the award-winning author of Grant's Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon, The President Is Dead! The Extraordinary Stories of the Presidential Deaths, Final Days, Burials, and Beyond and the forthcoming (Spring 2026) Ulysses’s Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant’s World Tour at the Dawn of American Empire.
Louis is a member of the White House Historical Association, the Ulysses S. Grant Monument Association, and is also committee Chairman for the Grover Cleveland Presidential Library & Museum in Caldwell, NJ. He holds a Masters in History and also teaches at William Paterson University.
Louis has spoken widely on the topic of the presidents and the places we commemorate them, including the Presidential Sites Summit in Dallas; James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Ohio; Ulysses Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, and the international conference "U.S. Presidents and Russian Rulers" at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow. He has appeared on various media outlets including C-Span, Time Magazine, BBC, NPR, and the Washington Post. Louis was also featured on the television program "American Mystery" on the Travel Channel to discuss the mystery of JFK's missing brain.

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
This event is an educational presentation organized by New York Adventure Club and is not affiliated with Jaws, Jaws, Steven Spielberg, Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, or any of their affiliates or representatives. Our event is a fan-inspired experience celebrating the cultural impact and legacy of Jaws. Any references to the film, its characters, music, or likenesses are made solely for educational and entertainment purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. Jaws and all related trademarks are the property of their respective rights holders.
Categories: Virtual, Moments in History