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How Martha's Vineyard made 'Jaws' a blockbuster success

The enduring legacy of the blockbuster hit “Jaws” would not have been possible without the support of locals on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. A new exhibit on the island celebrates the helping hands that made the film come to life 50 years ago.

WBUR’s Andrea Shea gives us a peek into how the exhibit came together.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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Andrea Shea

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