Amazon's $75 Million Melania Trump Documentary Sparks Controversy
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 17:07
Amazon's $75 Million Melania Trump Documentary Sparks Controversy
- •Amazon MGM Studios invested $40 million to license the "Melania" documentary and an associated docuseries, plus $35 million in marketing, totaling $75 million.
- •The film premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington amidst national unrest and global tensions, with cabinet members attending, raising questions about optics.
- •Melania Trump served as a paid executive producer while First Lady, a move that breaks historical precedent for monetizing the role while in office.
- •Director Brett Ratner's involvement is controversial due to past sexual misconduct allegations and a reportedly disorderly production environment.
- •Despite massive spending and a wide theatrical release, industry analysts predict modest box office returns, with some screenings showing low ticket sales.
Why It Matters: Amazon's $75 million Melania Trump documentary faces controversy over its cost, timing, and ethical concerns.
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