‘chaos’: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Melania Trump Doc

The Chaos Behind “Melania: Twenty Days to History”

Vanity project ‘Chaos’: Behind the scenes of Amazon’s Melania Trump doc.

Crew members say the worst part was working alongside accused sex pest Brett Ratner, not promoting the administration.

Working Conditions and Crew Dissatisfaction

People were worked really hard. Really long hours, highly disorganized, very chaotic. It wasn’t easy money; it was very difficult because of the chaos that was around everything.

One person said, “Some two-thirds of the crew members who worked on the film in New York had requested not to have their names formally credited.” Another added, “After experiencing the first year of Trump’s second term, they now wish they hadn’t put their name on it.”

Brett Ratner’s Involvement and Ethical Concerns

A separate person who will be credited on the film said, “Brett Ratner was the worst part of working on this project.” He left a trail of detritus – discarded orange peels, gum wrappers – wherever he went.

One crew member recalled, “He did actually chew a piece of gum and throw it in a coffee cup on my cart, but didn’t acknowledge my existence for even one nanosecond.”

Amazon’s Investment and Marketing Strategy

A full-time travel coordinator was brought on to deal with the myriad issues that arose. Amazon has declined to share the film with press ahead of its release on Friday. But, having spent $40 million to acquire the rights to the movie, the streamer is reportedly now spending an additional $35 million to promote it.

Despite the unfettered access to Melania and the exorbitant sums of money that went into the film, viewers shouldn’t expect huge revelations. Some people are boring; some never let their guard down.

Conclusion

The documentary is set for its premiere at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, but behind the scenes, it was a chaotic and contentious project. Whether or not Amazon’s investment will pay off remains to be seen.