Netflix dropped the trailer for their new documentary Britney Vs. Spears, which takes a deep dive into Britney Spears' infamous conservatorship. The pop star has been under conservatorship since 2008, with her father, Jamie Spears, taking legal control over the majority of her life and finances. In 2019, the world finally caught on to the severity of the situation when a Spears-centered podcast called Britney's Gram released a voicemail from a source claiming to be a former member of the family's legal team. The horrible findings birthed the international #FreeBritney movement.

The conversation on Britney's conservatorship exploded when Hulu released the documentary The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears. The film ultimately questions the validity of the conservatorship and its role in the legal system while chronicling the singer's tumultuous time in the spotlight. It also shines a light on the inhumane ways the media treat superstars, like Spears, and the toll this treatment takes on their mental health. Netflix later announced it was hopping on the trending topic with a documentary of its own.

Netflix released the full trailer for Britney Vs. Spears on September 22, exactly a week before the Baby One More Time hitmaker is set to appear in court for her conservatorship hearing. Opening on a voiceover of Britney herself telling the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse that she wants her life back, the trailer showcases what topics fans can expect to see covered.

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Britney's voice recording, taken from her testimony on June 23, is interlaced throughout the trailer. In between are lots of paparazzi shots and b-roll from the star's various projects, as well as soundbites from both major players and investigators. Overall, the promo clarifies that the filmmakers have examined Britney's unique life story and her search for freedom. Like the title, Britney Vs. Spears, viewers are set to see what led to the performer accusing her dad of conservatorship abuse and their coming day in court.

Netflix has been quietly working on the documentary for over a year now, with Emmy-nominee Erin Lee Carr at the helm. She also produces under her Carr Lot Productions banner in association with Story Syndicate. Britney has yet to comment on the film, but she's likely not too thrilled about it. She said she was embarrassed by Framing Britney Spears, though she did not stream it.

While masses have jumped on the #FreeBritney train to show their support for the artist, it's hard for many people to understand all of the intricacies of her situation. There's over a decade of drama to unpack, so hopefully, Britney Vs. Spears provides some clear insight. Though the film cannot provide all of the answers, the streaming giant has picked the perfect release date: a day before Britney's most crucial court hearing yet. Viewers won't have to wait long for a real-life "part 2" to this long story.