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Matangi/Maya/M.I.A

This thoughtfully constructed portrait of British-Sri Lankan rapper, producer and political activist M.I.A is a truly unique and collaborative endeavour between the maverick artist and her personal friend, director Steve Loveridge. With access to decades of private footage, this energetic and ambitious documentary – co-produced by UK companies Doc Society and Feature One – will leave you riveted.

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This intimate portrait of the life and career of convention-breaking British rapper M.I.A documents her early years as a refugee, her rise to fame, and her activism on behalf of Sri Lankan Tamils. The film features never-seen-before personal footage shot by the artist herself, as well as interviews with friends, family, and collaborators.