Film
Jaws fans, movie buffs and Islanders all will find a lot to like in Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, the new documentary that premieres on the Vineyard with a series of sold-out screenings this weekend.
The Island’s Jaws 50th anniversary celebrations start with a splash at the Shark Tank with a special themed game between the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks and the North Shore Navigators on Thursday, June 19.
Longtime Vineyard summer resident Theodus Crane scored a role in Sinners, one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. The actor, who also teaches boxing on Island, talked about his role in the film and what it was like to work on a movie with Oscar buzz.
Forever, an eight-episode series based on Judy Blume’s novel of the same title, is being released May 8. The last episode of the series was filmed on the Vineyard last spring.
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum honored Vineyard Haven resident and documentary filmmaker Sandy Cannon-Brown for significant contributions to environmental conservation and regional culture.
The 25th annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival opened on Wednesday and Thursday with four documentaries and one drama, with each film setting a hopeful tone.