Amazon's official feature-length documentary about Melania Trump, directed by Brett Ratner, was previewed at a White House screening on Saturday. The $75 million film, which includes a $40 million production budget and $35 million marketing spend, is set for wide release later this week.
The screening, held in a makeshift cinema erected due to ongoing ballroom construction, was attended by approximately 70 VIPs. Guests included Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Apple chief Tim Cook, Queen Rania of Jordan, and former boxer Mike Tyson.
Attendees received an array of branded merchandise, including framed tickets, black-and-white cookies bearing Melania's name, a limited edition copy of her book, and commemorative popcorn boxes. Snacks featured monochrome treats such as black and white M&Ms, chocolate-covered pretzels, macarons, and white cake pops.
A military band performed 'Melania's Waltz', the documentary's central theme by composer Tony Neiman, whose previous credits include the reality series Top Chef and the Russian 3D superhero film Cosmoball.
The official red-carpet premiere will take place on Thursday at the newly renamed The Donald J Trump and the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
