Jaws: The 50th Anniversary of the Movie and the Harrowing Story of the USS Indianapolis

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat…” Shawn says to Craig incredulously.

Welcome to Basket Traffic, where we dive deep (actually we stay in the shallows because we’re terrified of sharks) into a classic that changed cinema forever. Today, Susie, Shawn, and Craig are plunging into the waters of suspense and terror with Steven Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece: Jaws.

From its unforgettable score from John Williams to the shark that kept an entire generation out of the ocean, we’ll explore how this film redefined summer blockbusters, terrified audiences worldwide, and turned a simple story about a seaside town into one of the greatest thrillers ever made.

So grab your life vest because we’re also going to explore the real historical story of the USS Indianapolis and its crew that was stranded at sea for five days in shark-infested waters.

Book: In Harm’s Way, by Doug Stanton

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