Spielberg, a tuba, and a shark named Bruce — the cultural impact of Jaws

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When you're swimming in the ocean, do you ever startle at a piece of seaweed? Mistake a wave for a fin? Does the thought of sharks cross your mind at all? Nearly 50 years ago, a little movie by the name of Jaws, changed everything.

This event was recorded at the National Film and Sound Archive, in partnership with the Australian National University, on 28 February 2024.

Speakers

Dr Hannah Calich Postdoctoral research fellow, Australian National University

Professor Kenneth Lampl Convenor, Composition for Film and Video Games, School of Music, Australian National University

Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens Senior Lecturer in Science Communication, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of ScienceHead of Popsicule, ANU's Science in Popular Culture and Entertainment Hub