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{{Short description|2002 video album by Britney Spears}} |
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| name = Stages: Three Days in Mexico |
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| artist = [[Britney Spears]] |
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| cover = Stages_Three_Days_in_Mexico.jpg |
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| released = December 7, 2002 |
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| recorded = Mexico City: July 26-28, 2002 |
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Tokyo: April 25, 2002 |
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| genre = [[Documentary]] |
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| length = 1:29:31 |
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| label = [[Jive Records|Jive]] |
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|followed_by = [[Britney & Kevin: Chaotic]] |
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| prev_title = [[Britney Spears Live from Las Vegas]] |
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| prev_year = 2002 |
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| year = 2002 |
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| next_title = [[Britney Spears: In the Zone]] |
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| next_year = 2004 |
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'''''Stages: Three Days in Mexico''''' is the fifth [[video album]] by American recording artist [[Britney Spears]]. It was released on December 2002 through [[Jive Records]]. It's a documentary [[DVD]] featuring pop icon Britney Spears during a pivotal moment in her career. Released in 2002, the DVD provides an intimate behind-the-scenes look at Spears' [[Dream Within a Dream Tour]] as it came to a close in [[Mexico City]]. |
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== Background == |
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[[Stages: Three Days in Mexico]] is a behind the scenes documentary directed by [[Judy Hoffman]]<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0819847/</ref> that shows Britney's arrival to Mexico during her [[Dream Within a Dream Tour]] where she had two concerts, to a press conference where she is booed for not wanting to talk about her personal life, to her last concert which was canceled early due to bad weather. The DVD is included with the photographic book ''[[Britney Spears products#Stages|Stages]]''. |
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On September 18, 2002, Jive Records announced the release of a photographic book and DVD titled Stages and Stages: Three Days in Mexico. The DVD was directed by Albert Maysles and chronicled her stay in Mexico and Japan. Spears explained the release, saying, "I wanted to share with my fans all the things that they never get to see that make it all so special for me. It's my way of saying thank you<nowiki>''</nowiki>. As Britney Spears approached her 21st birthday, she was at the height of her fame and grappling with the pressures that came with it. The documentary captures her reflections on fame, performance, and her future in the music industry.<ref name="stages">{{cite news |last=D'Angelo |first=Joe |date=September 18, 2002 |title=Britney Spears Thanking Fans With Tour Book, DVD |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457652/20020918/spears_britney.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020920161132/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457652/20020918/spears_britney.jhtml |archive-date=September 20, 2002 |access-date=February 5, 2010 |work=[[MTV]]}}</ref> |
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== Synopsis == |
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''Stages: Three Days in Mexico'' offers an intimate glimpse into Britney's whirlwind journey during her tour stop in Mexico City. Over the course of three intense days, we witness the highs and lows, the chaos and calm, and the sheer dedication that fuels her performances. The documentary takes us through a microcosm of bodyguards, hotel corridors, and stages. We see the ever-present faceless hordes of hysterical fans, their adoration palpable. But amidst the frenzy, Britney remains grounded, her not-so-commercial southern accent and undeniable natural beauty shining through. As she approaches her 21st birthday, Britney grapples with the weight of fame, the pressures of perfection, and the desire to connect with her audience. Through candid moments, we witness vulnerability—the exhaustion after a show, the quiet contemplation backstage, and the genuine smiles shared with her team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stages: Three Days in Mexico - Britney Spears: Plot |website=[[IMDb]] |url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0819847/plotsummary/ }}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
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The film did not receive a theatrical release and was distributed only as an insert in the back of a Britney photobook, with minimal promotion from the record company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Shockingly Melancholy Britney Spears Documentary You've Never Heard Of |website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |date=25 March 2021 |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/03/the-britney-spears-documentary-youve-never-heard-of }}</ref> It received additional attention later on thanks to the attention garnered by [[FreeBritney|#FreeBritney]],<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=This little-known Britney Spears concert documentary reveals how fame disturbingly isolated her |date=31 March 2021 |url=https://www.businessinsider.nl/this-little-known-britney-spears-concert-documentary-reveals-how-fame-disturbingly-isolated-her/ }}</ref> as the film presents a "intensely melancholy" view of Britney facing extreme pressures while on tour. Writing for ''Business Insider'', Jason Guerrasio praised the film, "Stages: Three Days in Mexico" is a must-watch for Spears fans and those who are just fascinated by ever-evolving celebrity culture. What also gives it that I have to see this pull is the fact that it's a lost artifact in Spears' career."<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Track listing == |
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The DVD includes footage of rehearsals, performances, and candid moments of Spears and her team as they navigate the complexities of touring. It also features interviews with Big Rob, Felecia, Richard Channer and Spears where she discusses her thoughts and feelings about her life and career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Britney Spears – Stages - Discogs |website=[[Discogs]] |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/5633302-Britney-Spears-Stages |url-status=usurped}}</ref> |
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| title1 = Interactive Book |
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| title2 = Movie |
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| length2 = 1:00:18 |
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| title3 = Special Features |
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| title4 = Brtiney in Japan & Interviews |
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| length4 = 29:18 |
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| total_length = 1:29:31 |
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== Photobook == |
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{{Infobox book |
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| name = Stages: Britney Spears |
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| author = [[Britney Spears]] |
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| isbn = 978-0972457507 |
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| pub_date = December 19, 2002 |
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| language = English |
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| country = United States |
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| genre = [[Photobook]] |
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| pages = 104 |
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| publisher = NVU Editions/Team Power Publishing |
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| media_type = Print (paperback) |
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In Japan, a photobook titled ‘Stages: Britney Spears’ was released. It features 104 pages of photographs, including images of Britney Spears and moments from her fourth world tour ‘[[Dream Within a Dream Tour|Dream Within a Dream]]’ tour spanning 2001 to 2002 to promote her self title album [[Britney (album)|Britney]]. The photobook also includes a poster of Spears laying onto a bed with flowers. At the last page, it includes a DVD attached of Stages: Three Days In Mexico. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Stages - Goodreads |url=https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/403118 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Britney Spears: Stages [With DVD] - Thrift Books |url=https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/stages_sheryl-berk_britney-spears/331386/#edition=2452484 }}</ref> |
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== Release history == |
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! rowspan="2" scope="row" |United States |
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| rowspan="2" |December 7, 2002 |
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|Photobook + [[DVD]] |
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| rowspan="4" |Jive |
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|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Stages: Three Days In Mexico Release info |website=[[IMDb]] |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0819847/releaseinfo/ }}</ref> |
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! rowspan="2" scope="row" |Japan |
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|December 19, 2002 |
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|Photobook |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Britney Spears – Stages Discogs |website=[[Discogs]] |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27160221-Britney-Spears-Stages }}</ref> |
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|February 19, 2003 |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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{{IMDb title|0819847|title=Stages: Three Days in Mexico - Britney Spears}}{{Britney Spears}} |
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[[Category:2002 video albums]] |
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[[Category:Britney Spears video albums]] |
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[[Category:Direct-to-video documentary films]] |
Latest revision as of 19:58, 28 April 2024
Stages: Three Days in Mexico | ||||
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Video by | ||||
Released | December 7, 2002 | |||
Recorded | Mexico City: July 26-28, 2002 Tokyo: April 25, 2002 | |||
Genre | Documentary | |||
Length | 1:29:31 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Director | Judy Hoffman | |||
Britney Spears chronology | ||||
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Stages: Three Days in Mexico is the fifth video album by American recording artist Britney Spears. It was released on December 2002 through Jive Records. It's a documentary DVD featuring pop icon Britney Spears during a pivotal moment in her career. Released in 2002, the DVD provides an intimate behind-the-scenes look at Spears' Dream Within a Dream Tour as it came to a close in Mexico City.
Background
On September 18, 2002, Jive Records announced the release of a photographic book and DVD titled Stages and Stages: Three Days in Mexico. The DVD was directed by Albert Maysles and chronicled her stay in Mexico and Japan. Spears explained the release, saying, "I wanted to share with my fans all the things that they never get to see that make it all so special for me. It's my way of saying thank you''. As Britney Spears approached her 21st birthday, she was at the height of her fame and grappling with the pressures that came with it. The documentary captures her reflections on fame, performance, and her future in the music industry.[1]
Synopsis
Stages: Three Days in Mexico offers an intimate glimpse into Britney's whirlwind journey during her tour stop in Mexico City. Over the course of three intense days, we witness the highs and lows, the chaos and calm, and the sheer dedication that fuels her performances. The documentary takes us through a microcosm of bodyguards, hotel corridors, and stages. We see the ever-present faceless hordes of hysterical fans, their adoration palpable. But amidst the frenzy, Britney remains grounded, her not-so-commercial southern accent and undeniable natural beauty shining through. As she approaches her 21st birthday, Britney grapples with the weight of fame, the pressures of perfection, and the desire to connect with her audience. Through candid moments, we witness vulnerability—the exhaustion after a show, the quiet contemplation backstage, and the genuine smiles shared with her team.[2]
Reception
The film did not receive a theatrical release and was distributed only as an insert in the back of a Britney photobook, with minimal promotion from the record company.[3] It received additional attention later on thanks to the attention garnered by #FreeBritney,[4] as the film presents a "intensely melancholy" view of Britney facing extreme pressures while on tour. Writing for Business Insider, Jason Guerrasio praised the film, "Stages: Three Days in Mexico" is a must-watch for Spears fans and those who are just fascinated by ever-evolving celebrity culture. What also gives it that I have to see this pull is the fact that it's a lost artifact in Spears' career."[4]
Track listing
The DVD includes footage of rehearsals, performances, and candid moments of Spears and her team as they navigate the complexities of touring. It also features interviews with Big Rob, Felecia, Richard Channer and Spears where she discusses her thoughts and feelings about her life and career.[5]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Interactive Book" | |
2. | "Movie" | 1:00:18 |
3. | "Special Features" | |
4. | "Brtiney in Japan & Interviews" | 29:18 |
Total length: | 1:29:31 |
Photobook
Author | Britney Spears |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Photobook |
Publisher | NVU Editions/Team Power Publishing |
Publication date | December 19, 2002 |
Media type | Print (paperback) |
Pages | 104 |
ISBN | 978-0972457507 |
In Japan, a photobook titled ‘Stages: Britney Spears’ was released. It features 104 pages of photographs, including images of Britney Spears and moments from her fourth world tour ‘Dream Within a Dream’ tour spanning 2001 to 2002 to promote her self title album Britney. The photobook also includes a poster of Spears laying onto a bed with flowers. At the last page, it includes a DVD attached of Stages: Three Days In Mexico. [6][7]
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | December 7, 2002 | Photobook + DVD | Jive | [8] |
DVD | [8] | |||
Japan | December 19, 2002 | Photobook | [9] | |
February 19, 2003 | DVD | [8] |
References
- ^ D'Angelo, Joe (September 18, 2002). "Britney Spears Thanking Fans With Tour Book, DVD". MTV. Archived from the original on September 20, 2002. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ "Stages: Three Days in Mexico - Britney Spears: Plot". IMDb.
- ^ "The Shockingly Melancholy Britney Spears Documentary You've Never Heard Of". Vanity Fair. 25 March 2021.
- ^ a b "This little-known Britney Spears concert documentary reveals how fame disturbingly isolated her". 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Britney Spears – Stages - Discogs". Discogs.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Stages - Goodreads".
- ^ "Britney Spears: Stages [With DVD] - Thrift Books".
- ^ a b c "Stages: Three Days In Mexico Release info". IMDb.
- ^ "Britney Spears – Stages Discogs". Discogs.