Short Run

Steven Spielberg faced serious challenges making “Jaws” — from unpredictable weather to mechanical shark troubles — but ultimately created the original summer blockbuster. The final episode of this three-part series explores how the film’s legacy endures in cinema, pop culture, and the hearts of generations.

See Edgartown through the eyes of the man who chose Martha’s Vineyard for the set of “Jaws” back in 1973. Along the way, we meet the locals who brought the movie to life, from extras to carpenters, fishermen to cast members. In this second episode, discover the people and place that made “Jaws” a lasting cultural icon.

Embark on a journey to Martha’s Vineyard, the real-life “Amity Island,” for the 50th anniversary celebration of the blockbuster film “Jaws.” In the first episode of a three-part series, we explore why the movie still sinks its teeth into audiences half a century later.

Jaws Island is a new three part series from WBUR, reported and hosted by Andrea Shea, exploring the enduring legacy of the groundbreaking blockbuster movie "Jaws." Fifty years later, the movie still has plenty of fresh blood in the water. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Short Run presents Here & Now's climate series "Reverse Course." This episode looks at water conservation in the Navajo Nation. Up to 30% of the homes on the Navajo Nation still go without running water.