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Why watch this film?
Shown at the Sunfance Film Festival, the documentary brings an intimate look at one of the most original artists in the current music industry: Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A. 'Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.' portrays a complicated life before the civil war in Sri Lanka to her musical success, with glimpses of her personal life through unseen footage and images. An example of how an artist's experiences and multicultural past can result in a fascinating amalgamation of genres and artistic influences.
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Drawn from a never-before-seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.
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