Bionic Buzz® interviewed Wendy Benchley over Zoom—executive producer of National Geographic’s upcoming documentary Inside Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Story, ocean activist, and widow of Jaws author and co-screenwriter Peter Benchley.
We talked about her involvement in the documentary, her passion for ocean conservation, unforgettable shark diving experiences, and the enduring legacy of Jaws.
Nat Geo celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the blockbuster Film JAWS with JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY, The only authorized documentary featuring exclusive new interviews with director Steven Spielberg. Produced in partnership with Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries, Nedland Films, and Wendy Benchley and directed by Laurent Bouzereau (‘Faye,’ ‘Music by John Williams’). Includes never-before-seen footage from Spielberg’s archives, Interviews with Hollywood’s top filmmakers, like J.J. Abrams, George Lucas, Jordan Peele, Guillermo del Toro as well as testimonials from Peter Benchley’s family, shark experts and the film’s original cast and crew.
Premieres July 10 on National Geographic as a crown jewel of this summer’s SHARKFEST and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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Interview and video edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz®
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