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[ 0 => '{{press release|date=April 2024}}', 1 => '{{Infobox album', 2 => '| name = Stages: Three Days In Mexico', 3 => '| type = video', 4 => '| artist = [[Britney Spears]]', 5 => '| cover = Stages_Three_Days_in_Mexico.jpg', 6 => '| border = yes', 7 => '| alt = ', 8 => '| released = December 7, 2002', 9 => '| recorded = Mexico City: July 26-28, 2002', 10 => 'Tokyo: April 25, 2002', 11 => '| venue = ', 12 => '| studio = ', 13 => '| genre = [[Documentary]]', 14 => '| length = 1:29:31', 15 => '| label = [[Jive Records|Jive]]', 16 => '| director = Judy Hoffman', 17 => '| producer = ', 18 => '| prev_title = [[Britney Spears Live from Las Vegas]]', 19 => '| prev_year = 2002', 20 => '| year = 2004', 21 => '| next_title = [[Britney Spears: In the Zone]]', 22 => '| next_year = 2004', 23 => '}}', 24 => ''''''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]]. ', 25 => '', 26 => '== Background ==', 27 => '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> ', 28 => '', 29 => '== Synopsis ==', 30 => '''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 |url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0819847/plotsummary/ |url-status=live}}</ref>', 31 => '', 32 => '== Reception ==', 33 => 'The documentary was well-received by fans for its honest portrayal of Spears and the unique insights it provided into her tour and personal life. Jason Guerrasio noted the documentary sheds light on the of Britney Spears' 2002 tour. Despite it relative obscurity, it has gained renewed interest due to the #FreeBritney movement. “Stages” captures the life of a sheltered superstar. We see Spears constantly surrounded by bodyguards, fulfilling press commitments, and navigating photo shoots. She even consults a psychic about her love life. However, beneath the glitz and glamour, the grind of fame takes its toll. Spears expresses excitement about a vacation after her Mexico City dates, but her self-awareness is striking: She knows she’s a prisoner of her own fame, unable to escape the international spotlight. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=This little-known Britney Spears concert documentary reveals how fame disturbingly isolated her |url=https://www.businessinsider.nl/this-little-known-britney-spears-concert-documentary-reveals-how-fame-disturbingly-isolated-her/ |url-status=live}}</ref>', 34 => '', 35 => '==== Legacy ====', 36 => 'The Britney Spears concert documentary serves as a cautionary tale, urging society to reevaluate the cost of fame. It prompts reflection on the human toll behind the glittering facade of celebrity culture.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Shockingly Melancholy Britney Spears Documentary You’ve Never Heard Of |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/03/the-britney-spears-documentary-youve-never-heard-of |url-status=live}}</ref>', 37 => '', 38 => '== Track listing ==', 39 => '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 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/5633302-Britney-Spears-Stages |url-status=usurped}}</ref> ', 40 => '', 41 => '{{track listing', 42 => '| title1 = Interactive Book', 43 => '| writer1 = ', 44 => '| title2 = Movie', 45 => '| length2 = 1:00:18', 46 => '| title3 = Special Features', 47 => '| title4 = Brtiney in Japan & Interviews', 48 => '| length4 = 29:18', 49 => '| writer4 = ', 50 => '| total_length = 1:29:31', 51 => '}}', 52 => '', 53 => '== Photobook ==', 54 => '{{Infobox book', 55 => '| name = Stages: Britney Spears', 56 => '| image = Stages-Britney-Spears.png', 57 => '| author = [[Britney Spears]]', 58 => '| isbn = 978-0972457507', 59 => '| pub_date = December 19, 2002', 60 => '| language = English', 61 => '| country = United States', 62 => '| genre = [[Photobook]]', 63 => '| pages = 104', 64 => '| publisher = NVU Editions/Team Power Publishing', 65 => '| media_type = Print (paperback)', 66 => '| alt = ', 67 => '}}', 68 => '', 69 => '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 |url-status=live}}</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 |url-status=live}}</ref>', 70 => '', 71 => '== Release history ==', 72 => '{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"', 73 => '|+Release dates and formats for '''''Stages: Three Days In Mexico'''''', 74 => '! scope="col" |Region', 75 => '! scope="col" |Date', 76 => '! scope="col" |Format(s)', 77 => '! scope="col" |Label(s)', 78 => '! scope="col" |{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}', 79 => '|-', 80 => '! rowspan="2" scope="row" |United States', 81 => '| rowspan="2" |December 7, 2002', 82 => '|Photobook + [[DVD]]', 83 => '| rowspan="4" |Jive', 84 => '|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Stages: Three Days In Mexico Release info |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0819847/releaseinfo/ |url-status=live}}</ref>', 85 => '|-', 86 => '|DVD', 87 => '|<ref name=":0" />', 88 => '|-', 89 => '! rowspan="2" scope="row" |Japan', 90 => '|December 19, 2002', 91 => '|Photobook', 92 => '|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Britney Spears – Stages Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27160221-Britney-Spears-Stages |url-status=live}}</ref>', 93 => '|-', 94 => '|February 19, 2003', 95 => '|DVD', 96 => '|<ref name=":0" />', 97 => '|}', 98 => '', 99 => '== References ==', 100 => '<references responsive="1"></references>', 101 => '', 102 => '== External links ==', 103 => '{{IMDb title|0819847|title=Stages: Three Days in Mexico - Britney Spears}}{{Britney Spears}}', 104 => '', 105 => '[[Category:2002 video albums]]', 106 => '[[Category:Britney Spears video albums]]', 107 => '[[Category:Direct-to-video documentary films]]' ]