Melania Trump isn't telling the whole truth

Is Melania Trump's new film a documentary? Fan service?

Or propaganda? The Amazon funded $40 million-$75 million film, follows the first lady as she prepares for her husband's second inauguration.

But, it's finely manicured editing and it's fabricated storylines obscure reality - much like the Trump administration's broader media strategy. So what's the point?

Brittany sits down with NPR Senior Arts Critic Bob Mondello , and Vulture Movie Critic Alison Willmore . They examine the wardrobe changes, opulent decor, and even Amazon’s financial support of the movie and break down what this film tells us – and doesn’t tell us – about the first lady. (00:00) The Melania Documentary Review: Airless, High Heels, Shiny (03:07) Melania Trump is staging the scenes of her life (06:06) Melania is in control - and rewriting history (13:10) Is Trump's documentary propaganda or fan service? (17:34) Amazon, Jeff Bezos, and the Trump family business Support Public Media.

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