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Outrage Over Where Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Movie Appears on Netflix

Outrage Over Where Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Movie Appears on Netflix

Summary

Netflix users noticed that Michelle Obama's documentary "Becoming" is listed in the platform’s kids category. This has sparked questions about how Netflix categorizes content and whether the placement affects who sees the movie. The interest follows the release of a new documentary about Melania Trump.

Key Facts

  • Michelle Obama's documentary "Becoming" is listed in Netflix's kids category.
  • The film documents Michelle Obama's 34-city book tour in 2020.
  • Recently, "Becoming" ranked No. 4 in the U.S. Kids Top 10 on Netflix.
  • This categorization has led to discussions about how streaming services classify content.
  • The attention on "Becoming" follows the release of Melania Trump's documentary.
  • Melania Trump's documentary had a high opening weekend box office earning of $7 million.
  • Netflix has not commented on why "Becoming" is in the kids category.

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