If you’re struggling with a cruel summer without the Eras Tour and can’t wait for the release of Taylor Swift’s 12th album, , on October 3, a new two-part Channel 4 documentary might fill the blank space .

Five years after the release of , Taylor Swift’s Netflix film, Channel 4 is offering an intimate new look into the singer’s rise to global stardom. Directed by Guy King ( ), showcases rare archival footage of the star as well as revealing commentary from former bandmates, managers and superfans. Here are the major takeaways from the doc.

Her first manager is an antihero

Rick Barker is part mentor, part monster on the hill. He managed Swift during the era between 2007-8, and oddly described their relationship as ‘being more like two girlfriends’. When Kanye We

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