00:00First Lady Melania Trump brought attention to a unique moment during the premiere of
00:03her self-titled documentary, Melania, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, drawing both
00:08media interest and public discussion.
00:10The event on Thursday featured Melania Trump delivering a speech about the film and acknowledging
00:15the people she chose to thank during her presentation.
00:18She described the screening as a significant and carefully crafted artistic moment, emphasizing
00:22the deliberate nature of the project's creation.
00:25During her remarks, Melania Trump referred to her husband, President Donald Trump, with
00:29a distinctive nickname, calling him America's Director, Donald Trump.
00:34The reference stood out in coverage of the event and was noted by media outlets for its
00:38unusual phrasing in the context of a documentary premiere.
00:42In her speech, she also expressed gratitude for the experiences provided to their family
00:46and thanked her son, Barron Trump, her sister, father, and late mother.
00:51Other members of the Trump family were not mentioned during her address.
00:54Barron Trump, who was 19 years old, had already seen the documentary at a private White House
00:58screening and did not attend the premiere.
01:00Three of the president's other children, Ivanka Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Eric Trump, also
01:05did not appear at the event, while Donald Trump Jr. attended with his fiancée.
01:10The absence of several family members drew attention in media reports about the premiere's
01:14guest list and family dynamics.
01:15The documentary itself, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, involved significant financial investment,
01:22with a reported $40 million paid for rights and an additional $35 million for marketing.
01:28The film's director, Brett Ratner, has previously faced allegations of sexual misconduct, and reports
01:33from some crew members suggested reluctance to be credited for their work on the project.
01:36Early box office projections indicated that the film may earn relatively modest revenue
01:41during its opening weekend.
01:43Melania Trump's public comments at the premiere reflect her promotion of the documentary as
01:47well as her public role.
01:48The project continues to generate discussion as it reaches broader audiences in theaters and
01:52online.
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