Winner of the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at this years Sundance, Loveridge’s film is a candid portrayal of one of the most enigmatic, and at times controversial, figures in contemporary music. Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M. I. A. is a fiercely independent thinker and her views have set her at odds with others, not least flipping a middle finger during the NFL Super Bowl which led to her being sued by the organisation. It’s her incredible social activism that sets her apart from her peers, raising awareness of the oppression of Sri Lankan Tamils, Palestinians and African Americans, drawing on her own experiences as a child. It’s a riveting and powerful journey told with impressive authority by Loveridge.

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