Britney Spears‘ conservatorship battle and the #FreeBritney movement is to be explored in a new BBC Two documentary.
The Baby One More Time hitmaker, 39, has been held under the conservatorship for 13 years following her much publicised breakdown – leading fans to launch the #FreeBritney movement to back her fight to have autonomy over her finances.
The documentary, operating under the working title ‘Britney’ comes after a judge ruled that Britney’s father and the Bessemer Trust will maintain equal power over the star’s vast $60 million fortune – following a court battle.
Battle: Britney Spears’ conservatorship battle and the #FreeBritney movement is to be explored in a new BBC Two documentary
Britney will follow BAFTA-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar as he journeys from Britney’s hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana to Los Angeles, and delves into one of the most passionate fan bases in modern celebrity.
Along the way he attends a court hearing, finding himself in the midst of the ongoing battle between Britney’s conservatorship team and the ardent fans behind the #FreeBritney movement.
Mobeen also speaks to those fighting to free Britney and meets the people closest to Britney herself to learn more about the person behind the headlines.
Mobeen said: ‘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.
Controversial: The documentary, operating under the working title ‘Britney’ comes after a judge ruled that Britney’s father Jamie and the Bessemer Trust will maintain equal power over the star’s vast $60 million fortune – following a court battle
At the helm: Britney will follow BAFTA-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar (above) as he journeys from Britney’s hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana to Los Angeles, and delves into one of the most passionate fan bases in modern celebrity
‘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.’
Britney will air on BBC Two later this spring.
Britney’s father Her father, Jamie, and a lawyer oversee her finances as part of a court-approved conservatorship implemented in 2008.
Last month, Spears’ father insisted he’s always done what’s best for his daughter, after the documentary Framing Britney Spears sparked calls from fans for his legal control to end.
Tough time: The Baby One More Time hitmaker, 39, has been held under the conservatorship for 13 years following her much publicised breakdown – leading fans to launch the #FreeBritney movement to back her fight to have autonomy over her finances (pictured 2003)
Family: Last month, Spears’ father insisted he’s always done what’s best for his daughter, after the documentary Framing Britney Spears sparked calls from fans for his legal control to end (pictured 2006 with mother Lynne and brother Brian)
It comes after a judge ruled that Britney’s father and the Bessemer Trust will maintain equal power over the star’s vast $60 million fortune.
In the wake of the ruling, Jamie’s legal team have insisted the judge’s decision proves he isn’t out to cause any harm to his daughter.
Currently his conservatorship means Britney cannot make any financial or professional decisions without her father’s approval, following her much-publicized breakdown 13 years ago.
As reported by The Mirror, Jamie’s lawyer Vivian Lee Thoreen said: ‘My client, Jamie Spears, has diligently and professionally carried out his duties as one of Britney’s conservators and his love for his daughter and dedication to protecting her is clearly apparent to the court.’
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The judge’s ruling came after Jamie submitted a proposed order arguing that he lost some of his powers over Britney’s estate when he and the Bessemer Trust became co-conservators in November 2020.
Despite the hitmaker’s lawyers arguing she no longer wishes to have her father in such a position, the conservatorship was extended until September 2021, with further hearings schedule for March 17 and April 27, according to Variety.
Trying to regain control: Despite the hitmaker’s lawyers arguing she no longer wishes to have her father in such a position, the conservatorship was extended until September 2021, with further hearings schedule for March 17 and April 27, according to Variety
