Why has Michelle Obama's documentary 'Becoming' become popular again?

Michelle Obama's documentary 'Becoming' has experienced a resurgence in popularity, re-entering Netflix's Daily Top 10 in the US, coinciding with the release of Melania Trump's documentary.

What is Melania Trump's new documentary about?

Melania Trump's documentary, 'Melania,' focuses on the 20 days leading up to the former President's inauguration and achieved strong ticket sales in its opening week.

How do the documentaries 'Becoming' and 'Melania' compare critically?

While 'Melania' received a 5% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 99% audience score. In contrast, 'Becoming' holds a 93% critic score and a 77% audience score.

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Obama's 'Becoming' Surges Amidst Trump's Debut

5 Feb

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Summary

Michelle Obama's documentary 'Becoming' saw a popularity surge.
Melania Trump's debut documentary 'Melania' premiered last week.
Both documentaries cover pivotal moments in the First Ladies' lives.

Obama's 'Becoming' Surges Amidst Trump's Debut

Michelle Obama's 2020 documentary, 'Becoming,' has seen a significant increase in viewership, re-entering Netflix's Daily Top 10 in the United States. This renewed interest comes as Melania Trump's debut documentary, 'Melania,' opened in theaters last week. Both films offer a glimpse into the lives of the former First Ladies during critical times in the White House.

'Becoming,' directed by Nadia Hallgren, follows Obama on her 34-city tour supporting her memoir. The film, produced by Higher Ground Productions, has an 89-minute runtime. In contrast, Melania Trump's documentary, directed by Brett Ratner, has a runtime of 108 minutes and focuses on the 20 days prior to the former President's inauguration.