Owner of local cinema says Amazon is upset at way they marketed movie as some in US say healthy ticket sales are not reflected by empty seats An independent cinema in Oregon has claimed Amazon pulled screenings of their documentary about Melania Trump in protest at the cinema’s marketing strategy. As reported by local newspaper the Lake Oswego Review , the general manager of the Lake Theater & Cafe has claimed the corporation cancelled future screenings of Brett Ratner’s authorised study of the first lady after being alerted to promotional pushes such as: “To defeat your enemy. You must know them. Melania” and “Does Melania wear Prada? Find out on Friday!” Continue reading...
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Amazon pulls Melania from Oregon cinema after owner’s criticism as rumours mount over ‘fake ticket sales’
Amazon reportedly cancelled screenings of a documentary about Melania Trump at the Lake Theater & Cafe, an independent cinema in Oregon. The cinema's general manager claims Amazon was displeased with the theater's marketing strategy for the film, which included taglines like "To defeat your enemy.
Catherine ShoardThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-05 · 14:10 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Amazon reportedly cancelled screenings of a documentary about Melania Trump at the Lake Theater & Cafe, an independent cinema in Oregon. The cinema's general manager claims Amazon was displeased with the theater's marketing strategy for the film, which included taglines like "To defeat your enemy. You must know them. Melania." The documentary, directed by Brett Ratner, is an authorized study of the former First Lady. The cancellation occurred after Amazon was alerted to the cinema's promotional efforts. Some have also suggested that the film's ticket sales may not accurately reflect actual attendance.
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The cinema's promotional pushes included: “To defeat your enemy. You must know them. Melania”.
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The film is Brett Ratner’s authorised study of the first lady.
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Amazon pulled screenings of a Melania Trump documentary from an Oregon cinema.
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The cinema owner claims Amazon pulled the screenings in protest at the cinema’s marketing strategy.
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