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Melania Movie Pulled Over Theater's Witty Marquee
6 Feb
Summary
- Amazon MGM Studios removed the "Melania" film due to a theater's marquee.
- The theater manager stated the film's screening did not sit well locally.
- The documentary "Melania" grossed $7 million in its opening weekend.
The documentary film "Melania," focusing on First Lady Melania Trump, was removed from screening at Oregon's Lake Theater & Cafe. This action was initiated by Amazon MGM Studios, reportedly due to the theater's unconventional and witty marquee description of the film. The theater's sign included a playful nod to designer brands and a quote from "The Art of War."
The theater manager, Jordan Perry, stated that while he was willing to comply with Amazon's request, the film's presence had been a point of contention within the local community. He clarified that the decision to remove the film was not a result of public outcry but a corporate decision by Amazon.
Perry explained that his intention with the marquee was not to be overtly critical but to spark conversation. He also noted that a portion of the ticket sales for the film, which he described as potentially propaganda and having intentional blind spots, would go to a company owned by Jeff Bezos.
Despite facing backlash and receiving poor critical reviews, the "Melania" documentary proved to be a box-office success, earning an estimated $7 million during its opening weekend.
