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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'

Original title: The Shark Is Still Working
  • 20072007
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  • 1h 40m
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7.7/10
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The Shark Is Still Working (2007)
Narrated by Chief Martin Brody himself, Roy Scheider, this feature-length documentary focuses squarely on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape the film industry and pop culture.
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After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape common elements of pop culture.After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape common elements of pop culture.After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape common elements of pop culture.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
746
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  • Director
    • Erik Hollander
  • Writer
    • James Gelet
  • Stars
    • Steve Alten
    • Joe Alves
    • Roy Arbogast
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  • Director
    • Erik Hollander
  • Writer
    • James Gelet
  • Stars
    • Steve Alten
    • Joe Alves
    • Roy Arbogast
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    • 4User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca

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    Steve Alten
    Steve Alten
    • Selfas Self
    Joe Alves
    Joe Alves
    • Selfas Self
    Roy Arbogast
    • Selfas Self
    Steven Awalt
    • Selfas Self
    Susan Backlinie
    Susan Backlinie
    • Selfas Self
    Darin Beckstead
    Darin Beckstead
    • Selfas Self
    Jim Beller
    Jim Beller
    • Selfas Self
    Charlie Benante
    Charlie Benante
    • Self - drummer, Anthraxas Self - drummer, Anthrax
    Peter Benchley
    Peter Benchley
    • Selfas Self
    Adam J. Bezark
    • Selfas Self
    Laurent Bouzereau
    • Selfas Self
    David Brown
    David Brown
    • Selfas Self
    Bob Burns
    Bob Burns
    • Selfas Self
    Bill Butler
    Bill Butler
    • Selfas Self
    Anthony Caleca
    • Selfas Self
    Henry Carreiro
    • Selfas Self
    Sean Clark
    Sean Clark
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    Pat Delaney
    Pat Delaney
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    • Director
      • Erik Hollander
    • Writer
      • James Gelet
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Percy Rodrigues's final public appearance.
    • Quotes

      Peter Benchley: I think the fascination with sharks comes from many things. One, they are the last surviving predator that poses a genuine threat to man in an environment in which he chooses to go. E. O. Wilson said we don't just fear our predators. We are transfixed by them, prone to weave stories and fables, because fascination breeds preparedness, and preparedness, survival. In a deeply tribal sense, he said, we love our monsters.

    • Connections
      Features Jaws (1975)

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    9/10
    As entertaining as documentaries about movies can get.
    Okay, so yeah, it's not out yet. I've been privileged to watch about 45 minutes of it, being a friend of the producers. I had actually never seen Jaws when I watched this footage. (my parents were very protective of me growing up...) TSISW made me want to see Jaws, so I did, and loved it! I guess that's as good an endorsement as you can give.

    Even though I don't consider myself a Jaws fanatic, or even expect to see Jaws again for good while (I'll show it to my kids when they're older...), I'd recommend this documentary to anyone. It's super entertaining. I had no idea what a subconscious impact Jaws has had on the world. Now I see Jaws references in everything.

    The segment about the soundtrack was my favorite. It truly is the most recognizable two notes ever played.

    If you are a Stephen Spielberg fan, you must own this. You don't often get to hear him speak so intimately about his work, and especially not about Jaws. I know for a fact that the interview was quite long. I wonder if the DVD will have a lot more of it in the extra features...

    Anyway, this is a fabulous documentary, and I look forward to seeing the whole thing...whenever it comes out. :)
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      • 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Shark Is Still Working
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Finatic Productions
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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