Summary
The documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump will not be shown in South African cinemas. The country's distributor, Filmfinity, decided not to release the film due to unspecified "recent developments" and "current climate." Relations between the US and South Africa have worsened recently, impacting various interactions.
Key Facts
- A documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump is not scheduled to be shown in South African cinemas.
- Filmfinity, the distributor in South Africa, chose not to release the film.
- The documentary covers Melania Trump’s activities leading up to President Trump's second inauguration.
- Amazon paid $35 million for film marketing and about $40 million for its rights.
- Filmfinity did not provide specific reasons for not releasing the film, mentioning "recent developments" and "current climate."
- Relations between the US and South Africa have become strained over the past year.
- President Trump's actions, including imposing tariffs and critiquing South Africa's foreign policies, have contributed to the strained relations.
