'' Britney : For the Record '' is a 2008 documentary television film about American singer and actress Britney Spears , following her return to the recording industry after her much-publicized personal struggles . The film was shot in Beverly Hills and New York City during the third quarter of 2008 ; main shooting began on September 5 , 2008 , two days before Spears 's appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards . It was directed by Phil Griffin . MTV , one of the two official distributors of the documentary , posted on their website the first promotional trailer on October 9 , 2008
MTV Video Music Awards
2008 MTV Video Music Awards
Britney: For the Record