Melania Documentary Struggles as Cinema Seats Sit Empty
A documentary about First Lady Melania Trump has opened quietly in cinemas, with early screenings drawing very small audiences.
Reports from the United Kingdom say some theatres sold only a single ticket, while others had no buyers at all.
In the United States, advance bookings also showed rows of empty seats in major cities.
The film focuses on events surrounding Donald Trump’s return to the White House and received a large marketing push.
Even so, industry watchers expect a soft opening weekend.
Documentaries usually appeal to niche audiences, but the slow start has drawn attention because of the film’s political focus and high profile promotion.
