'The Shark is Broken' Takes You Behind-the-Scenes of 'Jaws'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Aug 31, 2023

A new Broadway play investigates the contentious relationships between "Jaws" co-stars Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider as they filmed the blockbuster hit in the 1970s. "The Shark is Broken" is co-written by Robert Shaw's son, Ian Shaw, who also stars as his father in the play. He joins us to discuss, alongside costars Alex Brightman and Colin Donnell. "The Shark is Broken" runs on Broadway through November 19th.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin* 

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