A new Sky Original documentary chronicling Madonna’s rise to stratospheric fame is on the way.

Become Madonna is an “immersive, archive-based film” based on a cache of recently discovered audio tapes, in which a young Madonna reflects on her life and career.

The documentary will also feature intimate interviews with family, friends and co-workers, some of whom have never spoken in a documentary before.

The musician is one of the best-selling artists of all time and has sold over 400 million records worldwide.

Become Madonna will follow the period from 1978 to 1992, when she transformed from a 19-year-old outsider to one of the world’s biggest pop stars, sparking controversy with the publication of her erotic photography book sex.

“Through her intense conflicts with the conservative establishment in the ’80s and ’90s, the film is a powerful reminder of a time when traditional views on sexuality and gender roles were boldly challenged and Madonna was always at the forefront,” the synopsis reads .

The film will also explore what fueled Madonna’s drive by delving into the early deaths of her mother and those of her dance teacher Christopher Flynn and her close friend Martin Burgoyne, both of whom died during the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s.

“Since her debut in the 80s, Madonna has been a driving force in pop music, paving the way for many of today’s best-loved artists,” said Hayley Reynolds, deputy head of documentaries and factual at Sky. “This film offers a new perspective on an enduring icon and we are delighted to be working with Optomen to bring her story to Sky audiences.”

Become Madonna is produced by Optomen in association with All3Media International and commissioned for Sky Documentaries by Poppy Dixon, Sky’s Director of Documentaries and Facts.

Executive producers for Sky are Tom Barry, Bruce Fletcher and Gilberte Phanor. Michael Ogden serves as director. Optomen executive producers are Eliana Capitani, Tina Flintoff and Nick Hornby. All3Media International is taking care of the international distribution of the title. Become Madonna coming soon to Sky Documentaries and NOW, the exact date has not yet been set.