M.I.A. A Greater Evil, is a documentary movie which was released in 2023 and came into existence under the direction of Steve Loveridge. The Biography of M.I. A is focused on a British singer, rapper as well as an activist of Sri Lankan origin who M.I.A. fame. Known for her music, she is even better known for the political stands she takes.
Plot Summary
The film regards how M.I.A’s music is interspersed with her rise to fame, her styles of fusion, the music videos and her activism on war, refugees and the Tamil. In particular, there is sensitivity to her refugee background and the influence of being a Tamil refugee on her art and activism.
Themes
Several important themes are treated in the movie, like gems on a necklace.
Identity: A challenge on M.I.A’s life which is based on her cultural identity as a Tamil woman in the modern diasporic worldview.
Activism: Her efforts at mobilizing support for the cause of human rights, especially with regard to the Sri Lankan civil war and its consequences, turns out to be of no avail.
Art and Music: Her integration of music and sociopolitical discourse involves using her voice to influence people and events.
Reception
The documentary entitled M.I.A. A Greater Evil has impressed the viewers and critics in equal measure with its close perspectives of M.I.A., the artist, and the politics behind her work. It is worth noting that this documentary manages to unlock the self-contradictory nature of M.I.A. and the harsh realities of the music business for any artist who dares to speak out.