politics
February 1, 2026
Melania Trump documentary canceled in South African cinemas
The local distributor for the documentary Melania has said the film will not be shown in South Africa because of “recent developments”
TL;DR
- South African cinemas canceled screenings of the documentary 'Melania'.
- The decision was attributed to unspecified concerns related to the 'current climate'.
- The local distributor, Filmfinity, stated the decision was internal and not due to pressure.
- The documentary covers the 20 days before Donald Trump's inauguration.
- The cancellation coincides with deteriorating diplomatic relations between the US and South Africa.
- US accusations of South Africa failing to protect its white minority have been dismissed by South African officials.
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