Britney: For the Record
“No topic was off limits. No questions went unanswered.”
An introspective documentary which chronicles pop music queen Britney Spears' return to the spotlight after her much-publicized professional and personal struggles. Honest, raw and revealing, the one-hour special shares some of Spears' most intimate moments in the span of 60 days, and gives fans an inside look at Britney in the recording studio and on set filming the music videos for one of music's most triumphant comebacks.
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About Britney: For the Record
Britney: For the Record is a 2008 English-language music and documentary film directed by Phil Griffin. The cast is led by Britney Spears, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Madonna. It has a runtime of 1h 0m.
Britney: For the Record was produced by RadicalMedia and MTV and made in United States of America. It was released on November 30, 2008, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Phil Griffin
- Release date
- November 30, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RadicalMedia, MTV
Britney: For the Record cast & crew
Britney: For the Record was directed by Phil Griffin.
The cast features Britney Spears as Self, Lin-Manuel Miranda as Self, Madonna as Self (uncredited), Russell Brand as Self (uncredited), Chris Brown as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), and Paris Hilton as Self (archive sound) (uncredited).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Andrew Fried and Robert Friedman.
Is Britney: For the Record worth watching?
At 1h 0m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music and documentary, Britney: For the Record is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Britney: For the Record
Britney Spears
Self
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Self
Madonna
Self (uncredited)
Russell Brand
Self (uncredited)
Chris Brown
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Paris Hilton
Self (archive sound) (uncredited)
Rihanna
Self (uncredited)
Nicole Scherzinger
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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▸What language is Britney: For the Record in?
Britney: For the Record is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Britney: For the Record?
Britney: For the Record runs 1 hours 0 minutes (60 minutes).
▸What is Britney: For the Record rated?
Britney: For the Record is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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