Britney Spears' conservatorship will be explored in a new documentary.
Britney Spears
The 'Toxic' hitmaker's life has been much discussed over the years and now it will be delved into once again as journalist Mobeen Azhar seeks to uncover the truth behind the legal arrangement, which allows Britney to be placed under the guardianship of her father Jamie Spears. Because of the conservatorship, Britney has had little to no control over her own financial and career decisions for many years.
Mobeen Azhar said of the new documentary : "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."
Mobeen will begin his journey in Kentwood, Louisiana, where Britney grew up, before making his way to Los Angeles and meeting some of Britney's superfans keen to see her released from her conservatorship. He will also attend a court hearing and speak to those close to Britney.
The documentary will be broadcast on BBC Two in the Spring.
Meanwhile, Britney's father Jamie would "love" to see her out of conservatorship.
His attorney Vivian Lee Thoreen said: "Jamie would love nothing more than to see Britney not need a conservatorship. Whether or not there is an end to the conservatorship really depends on Britney. If she wants to end her conservatorship, she can file a petition to end it.
"Jamie is not suggesting that he is the perfect dad or that he would receive any 'Father of the Year' award. Like any parent, he doesn't always see eye-to-eye on what Britney may want. But Jamie believes every single decision he has made has been in her best interest."
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