Matangi/Maya/M.I.A

"Matangi/Maya/M.I.A." is a 2018 biographical documentary film that offers an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions. Spanning 22 years in M.I.A.'s life, the film follows her rise to fame and her perspective on the controversies sparked over her music, public appearances, and political activism. Drawn from a cache of personal footage spanning decades, the documentary sheds light on M.I.A.'s backstory, migration to the UK, and her complicated relationship with media coverage, creating an energetic and ambitious film that both celebrates her artistry and offers a nuanced understanding of its subject.