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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Cast

M.I.A.

Self

Diplo

Self

Spike Jonze

Self (archive footage)

Madonna

Self (archive footage)

Nicki Minaj

Self (archive footage)

Bill Maher

Self (archive footage)

Tavis Smiley

Self (archive footage)

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Arul Pragasam

Self - Maya's Father (archive footage)

M.I.A. — Self

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam MBE (born 18 July 1975), known by her stage name M.I.A. (an acronym of "Missing in Acton"), is a British rapper, singer, record producer and activist. Her songs contain evocative political and social commentary regarding immigration, warfare and identity in a globalised world. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, electronic, hip hop and world music with e

Diplo — Self

Thomas Wesley Pentz Jr., known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and record producer based in Los Angeles, California.

Spike Jonze — Self (archive footage)

Adam Spiegel (born October 22, 1969), known professionally as Spike Jonze, is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation., and for his work as director of the 2009 film Where the Wild Th