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Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com
UNITED STATES- The movie "Melania" will hit American theatres on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The upcoming American documentary film, co-produced and directed by Brett Ratner, documents Melania Trump, a Republican and the first lady of the United States, in the 20 days before her husband Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration in January of 2025.
Production and Release
- Subject: The film covers the 20 days leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration, focusing on the transition from private citizen to First Lady.
- Director: Brett Ratner, marking his first major project since 2017, according to reports.
- Release Date: The film is scheduled to premiere on January 30, 2026, with a special premiere at the Kennedy Center on January 29, 2026.
- Production Company: The film was produced by Melania Trump herself.
- Deal Value: The project was acquired by Amazon MGM Studios for a reported $40 million, making it one of the largest deals for a political documentary.
Content and Access
- Unprecedented Access: The documentary features "fly-on-the-wall" footage, including behind-the-scenes moments at Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago, and the White House.
- Focus Areas: The film covers the logistics of moving back to the White House, developing the East Wing team, and balancing business/philanthropy.
- Style: It is described as a "cinematic journey" rather than a traditional documentary, featuring high-end production elements, with promotional photography by Ellen von Unwerth.
Key Context
- Involvement: Melania Trump was very hands-on in the production, including in the editing, colour-correcting, and selection of music and notes.
- Premise: The film highlights her perspective on her return to the national spotlight, with the trailer teasing her "20 days to become first lady".
- Reception: The project has received attention for its high budget and the involvement of director Brett Ratner.
- By Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com, the most-read Black digital newspaper and blog in Ohio and the Midwest. Tel. 216-659-0473. Email-editor@clevelandurbannews.com.
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