JAWS @ 50 A CONVERSATION WITH WENDY BENCHLEY

July 12, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EDT)

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Saturday, July 12: The UNITED, in partnership with Mystic Aquarium and the Living Sharks Museum, presents a conversation with Wendy Benchley on the legacy of the movie based on her husband’s book and her work as a global voice for protecting sharks. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. talk are $12.60 and available at unitedtheatre.org. Guests of the conversation are invited to stay for a free screening of the new National Geographic documentary “Jaws @ 50” directly following. Wendy Benchley co-founded the prestigious Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, honoring her late husband’s legacy, to shine a light on the exceptional conservation work being done by marine scientists, researchers, explorers, and policy makers both in the United States and internationally. “Jaws @ 50” explores the creative journey behind the 1975 Spielberg film. With archival resources, it chronicles the film’s production, Benchley’s writing, and the subsequent rise of shark obsession among audiences.