A new documentary exploring the circumstances surrounding Britney Spears’ conservatorship arrangement will premiere on the BBC in May.
The hour-long special, titled ‘The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship’, is fronted by Mobeen Azhar and sees the presenter travel to Los Angeles and Spears’ home state of Louisiana and meet people involved in the Stronger singer’s lengthy court battle.
Mobeen also interviews people who know Britney, including her former choreographer and ‘The X Factor USA’ co-star Brian Friedman, her make-up artist Billy Brasfield, her lawyer Lisa MacCarley and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.
He says: “I went to LA in search of the truth of how Britney Spears, one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, ended up in a conservatorship.
“I found myself in a world of lawyers, superfans and paparazzi and spent time with many of the people who’ve had a front row seat in Britney’s life.
“This film taps into the energy of the #FreeBritney movement and questions the industry, fandom and the laws that facilitate conservatorships.”
‘The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship’ will be released on BBC iPlayer on Saturday, May 1 and is set to air on BBC Two on Wednesday, May 5 from 9 pm BST.
Britney has been the subject of headlines in recent months as she fights to have her father Jamie removed from her controversial conservatorship arrangement.
Her fight was the subject of the New York Times documentary ‘Framing Britney Spears’, which prompted fans and high-profile figures to continue to fight for Britney’s freedom.
The pop legend broke her silence on the Hulu documentary for the first time last month, admitting she felt “embarrassed” by the contents of the production and also broke down in tears watching certain parts of the film.
In an Instagram post, she wrote at the time: “My life has always been very speculated …
“Watched … and judged really my whole life !!! For my sanity I need to dance to @iamstevent every night of my life to feel wild and human and alive !!! I have been exposed my whole life performing in front of people !!!
“It takes a lot of strength to TRUST the universe with your real vulnerability cause I’ve always been so judged… insulted… and embarrassed by the media… and I still am till this day !!!! As the world keeps on turning and life goes on we still remain so fragile and sensitive as people !!!
“I didn’t watch the documentary but from what I did see of it I was embarrassed by the light they put me in … I cried for two weeks and well …. I still cry sometimes !!!! [sic]”
According to reports, Britney is refusing to return to the stage until Jamie steps down from overseeing her affairs.
