The betrayal of Britney Spears: how pop culture failed a superstar

In an effective new documentary, the difficult life of a pop star is examined from family struggles to the toll of being at the mercy of the mediaThere is no shortage of horrifying, look-away-from-the-screen moments in Framing Britney Spears, the New York Times-produced documentary that examines, in succinct, bruising fashion, the pop star’s incendiary career and controversial legal guardianship. Related: Shut Up and Sing: why The Chicks' 2006 documentary means more now than ever Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/feb/08/framing-britney-spears-documentary-conservatorship-media #britney_spears #culture #music #documentary #pop_and_rock #factual_tv #us_television #television