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Amazon reportedly put its staff in a tough position over its expensive documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, with the New York Times reporting workers were threatened with termination if they refused to work on the film for political reasons.

The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.

First lady Melania Trump and Amazon MGM Studios face a high-stakes test this week with the release of the “Melania” documentary: Will the multimillion-dollar investment pay off?

Melania Trump's documentary flops in the UK, with screenings across cities selling almost no tickets despite Amazon's huge investment.

Melania Trump’s life blends discretion with immense luxury. From a $350 million Mar-a-Lago estate and a Fifth Avenue penthouse to rare supercars, a $70 million net worth and a controversial Amazon documentary,

The singer opens up in her new Amazon Prime documentary about leaving the group, her mental health struggles and the challenges she faced during pregnancy.

Despite Amazon reportedly sinking an additional $35 million into a global marketing push to pack theaters overseas, early indications show that interest in the film abroad is “soft.”