Prime Video Releases Melania Trailer

What happened

Prime Video released a trailer for “Melania, The Series,” a two-part documentary about first lady Melania Trump, and announced a Nov. 20 premiere.
The series follows January’s “Melania” documentary film, with Brett Ratner returning as director and footage not included in the movie.
Amazon says the episodes, “Family & Trust” and “Pride & Honor,” cover her preparations to return to the White House and her work after the inauguration.
In the trailer, Melania calls her son Barron her priority and dismisses media coverage as “gossip” and “noise.”
Both episodes will stream exclusively on Prime Video, where viewers will be able to see the promised previously unseen material.

How the left told it

Left-leaning outlets largely framed the series as a follow-up to a poorly received, costly film. The Daily Beast called the trailer “confusing,” while AlterNet labeled it “baffling” and Joe.My.God. called the movie a “box office bomb.” The Verge focused more straightforwardly on the release date and episode descriptions.

How the right told it

Right-leaning outlets generally emphasized the new footage and Melania Trump’s roles as mother and first lady. The Daily Caller highlighted her comments about Barron, while Breitbart highlighted her criticism of the media and the film’s opening success. The Daily Mail and Washington Times also noted that the film failed to recover its costs.

What happened

How the left told it

How the right told it

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