The controversial Amazon-funded documentary, which opens nationwide in theaters on Jan. 30, tracks 20 days in Melania’s life from Trump’s 2025 presidential campaign to Inauguration Day. A source close to the first lady indicates that Ratner spent months living at Mar-a-Lago during the film’s shooting. It’s Ratner’s first major movie since he was accused of sexual misconduct and harassment close to a decade ago.
Guests were welcomed to the Saturday screening by a full military band playing famous movie tunes and “Melania’s Waltz,” a song composed for the film by Hollywood composer Tony Neiman. According to one invitee, guests were also treated to commemorative black and white popcorn boxes; framed, collectable screening tickets; and “take home cookies” bearing the first lady’s name. A limited-edition version of her bestselling Melania was also gifted to attendees.
