The wide theatrical release is unusual for documentaries. Amazon is hoping it will prove a solid draw in the middle of the country, where such films often don’t do well.

One ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue’s flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategy

On Saturday, a special screening of Melania was organised in the White House, in a makeshift cinema that had to be erected due to the ongoing construction of the White House ballroom.