Controlling Britney Spears
Controlling Britney Spears

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Controlling Britney Spears

2021
Movie
70 min
English

Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her”. This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users85%
Director: Liz DayGenres: Documentary, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the controversial conservatorship of pop superstar Britney Spears, exploring the intricate details of the legal arrangement that granted her father and others control over her life and finances for over 13 years. It examines the growing public concern and the #FreeBritney movement that amplified calls for Spears's freedom, revealing the alleged exploitative practices within the conservatorship.

Critical Reception

Controlling Britney Spears was met with significant attention due to its subject matter and its follow-up to 'Framing Britney Spears'. Critics and audiences generally viewed it as an important, albeit disturbing, examination of the conservatorship system and the potential for abuse within it. The documentary was praised for its investigation and for giving a platform to voices critical of the conservatorship, though some noted it relied heavily on previously reported information.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively highlights the disturbing aspects of Britney Spears's conservatorship.

  • It serves as a crucial continuation of the conversation surrounding the #FreeBritney movement.

  • While raising important questions, some found it to be less groundbreaking than its predecessor.

Google audience: Google users generally found the documentary to be informative and compelling, with many expressing empathy for Britney Spears and frustration with the conservatorship. The film resonated with audiences who have followed the #FreeBritney movement, highlighting the perceived injustices and the desire for Spears's autonomy.

Fun Fact

The documentary features interviews with former members of Spears's security detail who alleged that her phone and communications were secretly monitored under the conservatorship.

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