In Washington, an exclusive White House event is planned with First Lady Melania Trump at the helm to preview a documentary detailing her life in the crucial 20-day span ahead of her husband Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration. The private screening is scheduled for Saturday and will mark the first complete showing for the President, their family, and close associates, as shared by Marc Beckman, an outside adviser and agent of the First Lady.
Entitled "Melania," the film is poised for a global release on January 30. It distinctively reveals behind-the-scenes perspectives of the First Lady, a figure who has maintained a notably low profile publicly during the administration’s second term. The trailer launches on Inauguration Day, January 2025, featuring Melania Trump wearing a striking navy wide-brimmed hat during the Capitol ceremony.
Beyond preparatory scenes, the documentary illustrates her advisory influence, including a significant moment where she encourages the President to adopt a "peacemaker and unifier" message in his inaugural address. Beckman, who played a producer role for the project and orchestrated the $40 million Amazon MGM Studios deal, also announced a forthcoming documentary series focusing on topics dear to Melania Trump, such as support for children in foster care, expected later this year.
Beckman emphasized, "This is not a political film at all," underscoring the First Lady's guidance over the film's creative direction. The narrative showcases her fashion choices, diplomatic responsibilities, and details the logistics surrounding her Secret Service protection. Additionally, the film provides glimpses into the President’s humor, enriching the personal portrait presented.
Leading up to the public premiere next week, President Trump and the First Lady will attend a formal premiere event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, notable for its recent renaming to the Trump-Kennedy Center by a board appointed under the administration.
Moreover, Melania Trump is slated to promote the documentary further by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, signaling the start of broader public engagement with the film, as per Beckman’s remarks.