Melania: A Controversial Documentary on the Trump Administration
If you’ve been watching the NFL playoffs, you might have seen commercials for the movie Melania. This film follows Melania Trump in the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Amazon MGM acquired the documentary for $45 million and spent an additional $30 million on marketing. The director, Brett Ratner, known for the Rush Hour trilogy, has faced allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Despite early ticket sales indicating low box office returns, the film is seen as a comeback attempt for Ratner. The premiere of Melania at the Kennedy Center has drawn criticism due to recent tragic events. Documentaries like this typically don’t perform well at the box office, and the film's success is closely tied to public sentiment towards the Trump administration. It remains to be seen how Melania will fare in theaters.