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Melania Trump's $75 million documentary, produced by Amazon, earns just $16 million as Jeff Bezos is accused of 'buying influence'
The Times of India • • business
Key Points:
- Melania Trump earned $10.71 million from an Amazon MGM-produced documentary about her, despite the film's poor box office performance and critical reception.
- The documentary, which cost $75 million to produce and promote, earned only $16 million in ticket sales and was withdrawn from cinemas in South Africa, receiving a 10% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The film's commercial failure led to political scrutiny, with members of Congress questioning whether the documentary was a "box office gamble or bribe" or part of a "pay-to-play arrangement" with the Trump administration.
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Melania Trump's office have denied allegations that the documentary was intended to influence the administration, though Bezos acknowledged why such suspicions exist.
- Amazon may collaborate with the Trump family on future projects, including a potential revival of The Apprentice, which continues to generate significant royalties for Donald Trump.
