Melania Trump is in control, but who cares?
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Is Melania Trump’s new film a documentary? Fan service? Or propaganda?
The Amazon funded $40 million-$75 million film, follows the first lady as she prepares for her husband’s second inauguration. But, it’s finely manicured editing and it’s fabricated storylines obscure reality – much like the Trump administration’s broader media strategy. So what’s the point?
Brittany sits down with NPR Senior Arts Critic Bob Mondello, and Vulture Movie Critic Alison Willmore. They examine the wardrobe changes, opulent decor, and even Amazon’s financial support of the movie and break down what this film tells us – and doesn’t tell us – about the first lady.
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This episode was produced by Schuyler Swenson and Barton Girdwood. It was edited by Neena Pathak. Our Supervising Producer is Barton Girdwood. Our VP of Programming is Yolanda Sangweni.