Who Is The Real Melania Trump?

Описание: Melania Trump this week releases her new documentary 'Melania' which takes viewers inside the enigmatic first lady’s second term. Directed and produced by Melania herself, it's a project that's had plenty hype and some controversy. The studio Amazon MGM bought the rights for $40 million - the highest price ever paid for a documentary. So, what do we learn about real Melania - the power behind the throne with firm views on her husband’s actions?

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Guest: Meghan Agnew, Senior Features Writer, US.

Host: Luke Jones.
Producers: Dave Creasey and Micaela Arneson.

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Clips: The Today Show, BBC News. Rolling Stones, Gimmie Shelter, Decca Records (UK).

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Chapters
00:00 The record-breaking $40 million Amazon MGM deal
01:45 The Melania enigma: Why she remains a public mystery
03:50 The RNC speech and the "Access Hollywood" turning point
07:12 Melania’s "Secret Diplomacy": The letter to Vladimir Putin
09:40 Director Brett Ratner and the "post-woke" Trump era
12:15 Reviewing the film: Snakeskin stilettos and rock ‘n’ roll
17:30 Barron Trump: The "protective mother" narrative
20:10 Commercialising the First Lady: A new precedent

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