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.

'Melania' has been a box office success, earning $7 million in its opening week across the US and Canada, making it the top-performing documentary release outside of concert films since 2012. Despite this, critical reception has been mixed, with 'Melania' scoring 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, though it boasts a 99% audience score. 'Becoming,' though initially not a massive hit, maintains steady viewership and has a strong 93% critic score and a 77% audience score.