JAWS: 50th Anniversary: Q&As with Real Shark Experts!
Sat., August 30 & Sun., August 31(Indy Only)
Location: Living Room Theaters
Celebrate JAWS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY with two special Q&A events exploring the science, myths, and importance of sharks. On Saturday, August 30 at 3:00PM PT/6:00PM ET, join a pre-screening virtual Q&A with Aquarist Caleb Wilson from the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR, streaming live from a shark tank with REAL SHARKS and marine life.
The next day, Sunday, August 31 at 4:00PM ET, experience an in-person Q&A in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, featuring Dr. Joseph Frederickson and Maggie Rubin. They’ll debunk common shark myths, explain their critical role in marine ecosystems, and share fascinating insights for fans of all ages. This will only be available for the Indianapolis location.
Come for the movie, stay for the science!
SPEAKER: Sat, August 30 at 3PM PT/6PM ET
Caleb Wilson, Aquarist
Caleb Wilson began volunteering at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in 2014 while pursuing a Fisheries and Wildlife degree at Oregon State University. By the time he graduated, he knew this was his career path and became a full-time aquarist in 2017.
Since then, Caleb has cared for nearly every species of fish and invertebrate at the aquarium and continues to work closely with sharks as one of the three “Passages of the Deep (POD)” aquarists. Certified up to Rescue Diver level, Caleb focuses his professional diving on the aquarium’s largest habitats, where the crystal-clear water provides optimal conditions for observing and caring for the animals.
Speakers: Sun, August 31 at 4PM (Indy Only)
Dr. Joseph Frederickson, Lead Paleontologist
Dr. Joseph (Joe) Frederickson is the Lead Paleontologist and Manager of the Natural Science Collection at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Though Joe’s research has primarily focused on dinosaurs and other land-dwelling creatures, occasionally his attention is redirected toward the ancient oceans.
In 2015, Joe helped DISCOVER and describe the remains of a gigantic shark from the Early Cretaceous of Texas. This discovery confirmed the existence of a great white-sized predator well before the evolution of truly giant sharks in the latest Cretaceous Period and into the Cenozoic Era.
Maggie Rubin, Curator & Paleontologist
Margaret Rubin has served as the Curator of Natural Sciences at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis since the summer of 2024. In this role, she is responsible for the care of the museum’s natural history collection, such as extant animals, plants, minerals, and rocks.
A trained paleontologist, Margaret earned her master’s degree in Geosciences from the University of Iowa, specializing in the evolution of crocodilians. She has worked with museums across the country and is excited to bring her expertise to audiences through this latest installment of the Jurassic World franchise.
About the Film
Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss | Rated: PG
When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town.
Ichthyologist Matt Hooper and grizzled ship captain Quint offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle of man vs. nature.