CITY, State (Fox News) — "Melania" documentary detailing the first lady’s life before President Donald Trump’s second term exceeds expectations with an $8 million box office opening, making it the best documentary debut in over a decade.

Key Facts:

• Amazon paid $75 million for distribution rights and marketing.
• First lady Melania Trump was an executive producer on the project.
• Majority of viewers were Americans over 55, especially women, and theaters in rural areas saw high attendance.
• Mixed reviews have labeled the film as Trump administration propaganda.
• Premiere of "Melania" held in Washington, D.C. with notable guests like Nicki Minaj and Robert Kraft.
• "Melania" faces criticism for being orchestrated and stage-managed like an infomercial.
• Michael Moore’s "Fahrenheit 9/11" remains the highest-grossing documentary of all time.
  

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