Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

UK 2018, 93 minutes
Dir. Stephen Loveridge
Rating: [M] Violence, offensive language & content that may disturb
Genres: Documentary, Music / Girl-centric, Pop/Rock, R&B/Hip-hop

Topics: Politics, Indigenous & Minority Cultures.

“This is not a run-of-the-mill pop doc: it’s part defiant portrayal of a woman, part autobiographical travelogue, part tale of a country in turmoil through the coming of age story of a young girl, and part meditation on creativity and self-hood, baring all”~Cinevue

Aroview: A uniquely textured portrait of innovative Sri Lankan-English pop star and activist Maya Arulpragasm, drawn from a cache of personal tapes shot by her closest friends over the last 22 years - the result is a testament to artistic integrity that resonates beyond the appeal of her music.

Inspired by her roots, M.I.A. created a mashup, cut-and-paste identity that pulled from every corner of her journey; a sonic sketchbook that blended Tamil politics, Art school punk, hip-hop beats and the voice of multicultural youth.

NZ International Film Festival 2018

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3 stars (Good Enough) There was a lot of home footage which wasn't that interesting but the documentary hit its straps on the segments covering the murders of the Sri Lankan people. ~Tubbs