The Farmer & the Shark

The Farmer & the Shark explores the extraordinary life of local Martha's Vineyard legend, Craig Kingsbury, and his impact on the production of Steven Spielberg's classic, Jaws. The documentary focuses on the unique influence Kingsbury had on the film, from both behind and in front of the camera, as the embodiment of Robert Shaw's iconic shark hunter, Quint. Along the way we also learn of the many Island locals whose ocean savvy and ingenuity were instrumental in transforming Jaws from a potential failure to the paradigm of the summer blockbuster.