documentaries

‘Jaws @ 50’ doc biggest revelations: Steven Spielberg’s shock over Oscars snub — and ‘sparring’ co-stars

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‘Jaws @ 50’ doc biggest revelations: Steven Spielberg’s shock over Oscars snub — and ‘sparring’ co-stars

“Jaws” is still making a splash in cinema 50 years later. National Geographic’s new documentary “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story” directed by Laurent Bouzereau gives a behind-the-scenes look at Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 shark movie with rare archival footage and interviews with conservationists and famed directors. Spielberg himself revisits the classic film including … Read more

How to watch ‘Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story’ premiere for free

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How to watch ‘Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story’ premiere for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s been a summer of celebration as “Jaws” turns 50, but only one authorized documentary will take you behind the scenes into the making of the original summer blockbuster. “Jaws … Read more

Steven Spielberg reveals ‘one of the bad things’ that came from ‘Jaws’ success: ‘Horrified’

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Steven Spielberg reveals ‘one of the bad things’ that came from ‘Jaws’ success: ‘Horrified’

“Jaws” came with a price. In the new National Geographic documentary “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” Steven Spielberg spoke about how the success of his 1975 shark movie was harmful to marine life. “One of the bad things that came out of the film was shark hunting spiked,” the 78-year-old director shared. Steven … Read more

 ‘Jaws’ doc director proclaims he never wants to see another sequel

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 ‘Jaws’ doc director proclaims he never wants to see another sequel

He doesn’t want any bigger boats. Laurent Bouzereau, director of the new National Geographic documentary “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” exclusively spoke to The Post about if he thinks there will be more sequels made to Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic. “I hope not,” said Bouzereau, 63. “You look at Mona Lisa and you … Read more

Jim Abbott’s Yankees turmoil, inspirational no-hitter highlight new ESPN documentary: ‘I felt overwhelmed’

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Jim Abbott’s Yankees turmoil, inspirational no-hitter highlight new ESPN documentary: ‘I felt overwhelmed’

In his first season with the Yankees, a heated Jim Abbott confronted then-New York Times reporter Jack Curry over an article that labeled the pitcher as something he’d never been called before. Underachiever. The tense exchange  —  revisited in ESPN’s new E60 documentary “Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott” —  served as one of … Read more

‘Jaws’ author’s widow reveals she still visits the film’s shooting location 50 years later

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‘Jaws’ author’s widow reveals she still visits the film’s shooting location 50 years later

The legacy of “Jaws” lives forever for Wendy Benchley. Benchley, the widow of “Jaws” author Peter Benchley and an executive producer on the new documentary “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” exclusively told The Post about the special connection she still has to the iconic film. “So my wonderful husband, John Jeppson and I, … Read more

Exclusive | Why Barbara Walters envied Diane Sawyer — and felt ‘extremely threatened’ by her: doc director

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Exclusive | Why Barbara Walters envied Diane Sawyer — and felt ‘extremely threatened’ by her: doc director

The interviewer is now the subject.  Legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, who died in 2022 at age 93, takes center stage in the new documentary “Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything” (premiering Monday, June 23 on Hulu and Disney+).  Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Jackie Jesko, the program offers a comprehensive look at Walters’ trailblazing career, and … Read more

Mariska Hargitay was accidentally left at the scene of the car crash that killed her mother: doc

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Mariska Hargitay was accidentally left at the scene of the car crash that killed her mother: doc

At age 3, a wounded Mariska Hargitay was nearly abandoned at the scene of the car crash that killed her famous mother, Jayne Mansfield, a new documentary reveals.  In “My Mom Jayne,” Hargitay’s personal project that had its US premiere Friday at Carnegie Hall as part of the Tribeca Festival, the “Law & Order: Special … Read more

Exclusive | Producer Julie Seabaugh told us all about her new Marc Maron documentary

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Exclusive | Producer Julie Seabaugh told us all about her new Marc Maron documentary

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s a funny thing to talk about a world-famous podcaster when they’re not in the room. A conversation about a conversationalist truly … Read more

Former OceanGate employees slam Titan sub disaster company CEO in new doc: ‘Borderline clinical psychopath’

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Former OceanGate employees slam Titan sub disaster company CEO in new doc: ‘Borderline clinical psychopath’

A damning new documentary condemns Stockton Rush, the founder and CEO of OceanGate, the defunct company whose Titan submersible imploded in the Atlantic Ocean June 2023. Former employees allege in “Titan: The OceanGate Disaster” on Netflix that their boss’ self-absorption and consistent willful negligence tragically led to the death of the five passengers, including Rush … Read more

Billy Idol reveals he nearly died from a heroin overdose — and more bombshells from his new doc

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Billy Idol reveals he nearly died from a heroin overdose — and more bombshells from his new doc

His new documentary, which premiered at NYC’s Tribeca Festival on Tuesday night, is called “Billy Idol Should Be Dead.” And the snarling punk rock legend indeed suffered a near-fatal heroin overdose in 1984 after becoming an early MTV sensation with hits such as “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell.” “There was a moment … Read more

Exclusive | I’m a doctor in rural Georgia — the illnesses, injuries and infections city folk couldn’t imagine

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Exclusive | I’m a doctor in rural Georgia — the illnesses, injuries and infections city folk couldn’t imagine

When Dr. Jim Hotz attended medical school at The Ohio State University, an infectious disease specialist showed his class a slide of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. “And he said, ‘You’ll probably not see another case of tuberculosis in your career,’ ” Hotz, 75, recalled to The Post. “I come down to Georgia, and it … Read more

The best revelations from the ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ documentary premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

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The best revelations from the ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ documentary premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

It was a Billy Joel state of mind at the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival. The world premiere of the Piano Man’s documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” kicked off the 24th edition of the festival at the Beacon Theatre on Wednesday night. Although the 76-year-old music legend was absent from his … Read more

Billy Joel cracking jokes about ‘getting old,’ ‘cremated’ after brain disorder diagnosis, Tribeca doc director shares

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Billy Joel cracking jokes about ‘getting old,’ ‘cremated’ after brain disorder diagnosis, Tribeca doc director shares

When the lights went up on Broadway for the world premiere of the documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” — at New York’s Beacon Theatre for the opening night of the Tribeca Festival — the hometown hero was not in the house. As exclusively revealed to The Post last week, the 76-year-old music legend … Read more

Michael J. Fox’s ‘Back to the Future’ guitar has been missing for decades — and a new doc is hunting it down

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Michael J. Fox’s ‘Back to the Future’ guitar has been missing for decades — and a new doc is hunting it down

The power of — a doc. Michael J. Fox famously rocked out on guitar to Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” in an iconic scene from “Back to the Future.” But now it’s more like “Johnny B. Gone”: The instrument Fox’s Marty McFly played at the Enchantment Under the Sea high school dance has been missing … Read more

‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens hid shocking secret from documentary director until his death

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‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens hid shocking secret from documentary director until his death

Paul Reubens did not tell his director, Matt Wolf, that he was dying from cancer. The actor and comedian, who famously starred as Pee-wee Herman in the 1980s, passed away in 2023 at age 70. Before his death, he gave over 40 hours of interviews on camera about his life and career for a two-part … Read more

Prime Video’s new doc on Dale Earnhardt drops today — How to watch for free

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Prime Video’s new doc on Dale Earnhardt drops today — How to watch for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Prime Video is going all-in on NASCAR. This weekend, the streamer will be the exclusive home to the Coca-Cola 600, marking the first time that a NASCAR race airs only … Read more

Heartbreaking reason Justin Bieber was forced to sell music catalog for $200M: doc

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Heartbreaking reason Justin Bieber was forced to sell music catalog for 0M: doc

He was in a “Sorry” state of affairs. Justin Bieber sold his music catalog for $200 million in December 2022 because he was on the verge of “financial collapse,” according to a new documentary. “TMZ Investigates: What Happened to Justin Bieber,” which is now available on Hulu, digs into the 31-year-old singer’s money troubles, alleging … Read more

Bruce Springsteen reveals what he refused to film for his documentary: ‘Never considered it’

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Bruce Springsteen reveals what he refused to film for his documentary: ‘Never considered it’

Bruce Springsteen drew a line when it came to making his “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band” documentary. The rocker, 75, did a new interview on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast and explained why his peptic ulcer disease wasn’t included in the Thom Zimny-directed project that chronicles Springsteen’s 2023-2025 world tour. “I didn’t think … Read more

Aaron Carter became ‘even more violent’ after family got restraining order: documentary

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Aaron Carter became ‘even more violent’ after family got restraining order: documentary

It’s no secret Aaron Carter struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues in the years leading up to his tragic death in 2022. Now, a new documentary, titled “The Carters,” exposes intimate, never-before-shared details behind the famous family’s history of loss, trauma and heartbreak.  In the two-part documentary premiering April 15 on Paramount+, Aaron’s twin sister, … Read more