The pop star’s rise and fall has been told repeatedly.

A new documentary looks to reframe the narrative.

That tension is part of what makes her such a compelling artist and a uniquely perfect target.

Framing Britney Spears

Britney Spears shooting the ‘Lucky’ music video in 2000.FX

Jamie Spears has dismissed the idea that he’s holding his daughter captive as a conspiracy theory.

The tragedy or legend of Britney Spears has been told repeatedly, and too often cruelly framed by others.

Britney Spears

*After Spears' failed romance with Justin Timberlake , the former NSYNC member swiftly cast her as the villain.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images