| Stages: Three Days in Mexico | |
| Type: | video |
| Artist: | Britney Spears |
| Cover: | Stages_Three_Days_in_Mexico.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | December 7, 2002 |
| Recorded: | Mexico City: July 26-28, 2002Tokyo: April 25, 2002 |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Length: | 1:29:31 |
| Label: | Jive |
| Director: | Judy Hoffman |
| Prev Title: | Britney Spears Live from Las Vegas |
| Prev Year: | 2002 |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Next Year: | 2004 |
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.
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]
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]
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
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]
| Stages: Britney Spears | |
| Author: | Britney Spears |
| Isbn: | 978-0972457507 |
| Pub Date: | December 19, 2002 |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United States |
| Genre: | Photobook |
| Pages: | 104 |
| Publisher: | NVU Editions/Team Power Publishing |
| Media Type: | Print (paperback) |
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]
| Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | December 7, 2002 | Photobook + DVD | Jive | [8] |
| DVD | ||||
| Japan | December 19, 2002 | Photobook | [9] | |
| February 19, 2003 | DVD |