The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears gives eye opening insight into the life of one of the world's most famous pop stars, Britney Spears.
It begins with her humble beginnings and rise to stardom then goes into the traumatizing paparazzi led public scrutiny. This took her into a downward spiral that in the end led to her father gaining control over her personal and financial state at the age of 26. 13 years later at the age of 39, Britney still doesn't have control over her life.
While the complete details of her conservatorship are not fully public, Jamie Spears' role as a conservator is to have full responsibility and decision making control over Britney's living situation, health care, transportation, clothes, meals, social and recreational needs. He also has the authority to limit or regulate her visitors as well as her psychiatric and medical treatment. As conservator, he also controls her estate and finances.
In September of 2019, the judge granted a request to keep Britney's father as conservator of her estate only. He was replaced with Jodi Montgomery as conservator of her person. Jamie Spears is also no longer the only conservator over Britney's finances, he shares that responsibility with Bessemer Trust.
The documentary also gave attention to the #Freebritney movement. Fans started the social movement back in 2009 when they became suspicious of her conservatorship. Supporters of the movement began to protest on Britney's behalf to end what they felt like was well...enslavement. The documentary along with new allegations are now bringing a resurgence to the movement.
The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears is available to watch on Hulu and The New York Times website.
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