In the defining documentary Britney: For the Record, MTV follows Britney Spears, the world's most-talked-about megastar, through every step of her storied 2008comeback. The raw documentary takes fans backstage at the 2008 VMAs where she took home three Moon Men, into the recording studio, and into the mind of Britney herself as she plots and prepares for her return to the spotlight. The fi lm chronicles the every day reality that is 'being Britney' and includes sometimes tearful moments from Britney herself, who reflects honestly on her very public life over the past 10 years of her career, as she prepares for the highly anticipated release of her seventh studio album Circus. Originally aired on November 30, 2008 on MTV, the documentary was met with huge ratings, massive fan excitement, and positive critical review. The DVD is a Director's Cutof the MTV-aired version and includes footage not previously seen on TV.