MusicNewsMusic / NewsWatch the first trailer for the upcoming M.I.A. documentaryMATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A., Steven Loveridge’s documentary about the Sri Lankan artist, is out September 21ShareLink copied ✔️July 19, 2018July 19, 2018TextSelim Bulut M.I.A. has shared the first trailer for MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A., Steven Loveridge’s documentary tracing the life of the Sri Lankan artist. Drawn from never-before-seen personal video footage taken over the past 22 years, the film profiles M.I.A.’s journey from young refugee to internationally recognised pop star. The film first debuted at Sundance, where it won the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award. It subsequently went on to show at New Directors/New Films at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and at the Berlin International Film Festival, where during a panel interview after the screening M.I.A. said that she hadn’t “fully digested” its content. This is the first official trailer for the film, and gives an insight into some of the footage that was used to tell its story. Back in 2013, a teaser was leaked online, which featured some of M.I.A.’s big name collaborators – however, this trailer does not reflect Loveridge’s final edit of the film. Reports from early screenings suggest that the film has changed dramatically over the years. Follow the official website for the documentary for updates, or follow it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A hits cinemas on September 21 (UK) and September 28 (US). Watch the trailer below. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE‘The unknown is exciting’: Why Gorillaz’ upcoming album is all about deathThe 20 best tracks of 2025, rankedVCARBMeet the young creatives VCARB is getting into F1The 20 best albums of 2025, rankedThe renaissance of Zara Larsson: ‘I’m out of the Khia Asylum’The 10 best music videos of 2025, rankedListen to our shadowy Dazed Winter 2025 playlist7 of Chase Infiniti’s favourite K-pop tracksMeet The Deep, K-pop’s antihero ‘This is our Nirvana!’: Are Geese Gen Z’s first great rock band?10 of Yung Lean’s best collabs‘We’re like brother and sister’: Yung Lean and Charli xcx in conversation