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In this 50th anniversary special, The Daily Jaws dives deep into The Farmer and the Shark: A Jaws Tale — the brand new documentary uncovering the life and legacy of Craig Kingsbury, the Martha’s Vineyard local who inspired the character of Quint and portrayed the unforgettable fisherman Ben Gardner in Jaws.
Ross Williams is joined by filmmaker John Campopiano (Pennywise: The Story of IT, Snapper: The Man-Eating Turtle Movie That Never Got Made) and producer Jim Beller (Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard, Jaws 50: The Definitive Inside Story) to discuss how this long-awaited documentary came to life.
Together, they reveal how they unearthed never-before-seen photos and footage, worked closely with Craig’s daughter Kristen Kingsbury Henshaw, and captured the heart of a man whose voice, wit and spirit helped define one of cinema’s most iconic performances.
The conversation explores:
Brought to you by The Daily Jaws Store – home of screen-accurate barrels, keychains, chalkboards and more. For non-US orders, email: [email protected].
In proud support of:
Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS)
Tourettes Foundation of America
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In this 50th anniversary special, The Daily Jaws dives deep into The Farmer and the Shark: A Jaws Tale — the brand new documentary uncovering the life and legacy of Craig Kingsbury, the Martha’s Vineyard local who inspired the character of Quint and portrayed the unforgettable fisherman Ben Gardner in Jaws.
Ross Williams is joined by filmmaker John Campopiano (Pennywise: The Story of IT, Snapper: The Man-Eating Turtle Movie That Never Got Made) and producer Jim Beller (Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard, Jaws 50: The Definitive Inside Story) to discuss how this long-awaited documentary came to life.
Together, they reveal how they unearthed never-before-seen photos and footage, worked closely with Craig’s daughter Kristen Kingsbury Henshaw, and captured the heart of a man whose voice, wit and spirit helped define one of cinema’s most iconic performances.
The conversation explores:
Brought to you by The Daily Jaws Store – home of screen-accurate barrels, keychains, chalkboards and more. For non-US orders, email: [email protected].
In proud support of:
Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS)
Tourettes Foundation of America

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