Summary
An independent theater in Oregon claims Amazon stopped showing the documentary "Melania" after disagreeing with how the theater promoted it. The film had quickly become popular in the U.S. but did not do well internationally. Amazon has not publicly confirmed the theater's claims.
Key Facts
- Lake Theater and Cafe in Oregon says Amazon removed their movie screenings.
- The theater advertised "Melania" using a line from Sun Tzu's "The Art of War."
- The documentary "Melania" earned $7 million in the U.S. in its early release.
- The film had a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes despite mixed critic reviews.
- "Melania" did not perform well internationally, earning under $50,000 in the UK.
- Lake Theater claims it got numerous negative reviews and emails about the movie.
- Amazon has not made a public statement on canceling the showings.
