WASHINGTON: Melania Trump is capping her first year back as first lady with the global release of a documentary she produced about the 20 days leading up to husband Donald Trump’s return to the White House. A private person, Melania Trump remains a bit of a mystery to the public in her husband’s second term. “Melania” premiered Thursday at the Kennedy Center before it is released on Friday in more than 1,500 theaters in the US and around the world.

The first lady also rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 28, ahead of the film's release.

The film's high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.