Creators defend record‑breaking budget for Melania Trump doc amid bribery scrutiny
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Amazon paid about $75 million total for Melania Trump’s documentary ($40 million for film rights and $35 million for marketing). The filmmakers defend the expenditure as high-end production costs, while critics call it a bribery-scale sum; Melania describes the project as a “creative experience” rather than a traditional documentary.
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