Melania Trump, Amazon
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The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
The makers of Amazon’s Melania documentary have defended its exorbitant cost following accusations of bribery to appease the Trump empire. Amazon paid $40 million to Melania Trump’s production company for the film rights and another $35 million for marketing — making it one of the most expensive documentaries ever produced.