Robert Shaw: The Misunderstood Genius behind JAWS

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Wed Jul 22 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

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75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States, Connecticut 06355 | Mystic, CT

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On July 22 at 2:00 p.m., celebrate Shark Week with a special book talk and signing by Christopher Shaw Myers, nephew of Robert Shaw, the actor who portrayed Quint in JAWS. Discover the life and legacy of the acclaimed novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and actor behind one of cinema’s most iconic characters.
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