1975 'Jaws' Trailer Resonates in Coronavirus Era

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Apr 24, 2020 9:35 PM
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This page discusses how the themes of the 1975 "Jaws" trailer, particularly the response to a deadly threat, resonate with current events, highlighting the importance of media literacy in understanding the portrayal of crises in film and its impact on public perception.

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4/23/2020 8:04PM

Opinion: 1975 'Jaws' Trailer Resonates in Coronavirus Era

Watch the 1975 trailer for "Jaws," in which a deadly threat forces reluctant politicians to order a shutdown of the economy. Image: Universal Pictures via Everett Collection