Photo Credit: Power 106

M.I.A. exploded on the scene with hit records “Paper Planes” and “Boyz.” 10 years later, she’s going harder than ever. On Monday, August 20th, Power 106 attended an exclusive screening of her documentary MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A. The film is directed by her long-time friend Steve Loveridge, who filtered through never-before-seen footage from the past 22 years of her life. Taking our seats at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, we were exposed to real name Maya Arulpragasam’s story through the most transparent lens, including her extraordinary rise to fame, becoming a human rights advocate, encounters with the media, motherhood, and more.

Last night was unreal. Thank you to everyone that showed up and thank you to our partners that helped make this happen: we 💞 @iheartcomix @wetransfer @theatre_acedtla. Did you see the film last night? Tell us what you thought! #MIADOC hits NYC and LA theaters on 9/28 📸: @jacquelineverdugo_

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In partnership with Cinereach, the documentary took six years to create, first premiering at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. For anyone who hasn’t had a chance to get hear M.I.A.’s story, this is a must-see.

diplo x MIA @MIAdocumentary pic.twitter.com/xqAUBw1BqY

— Shirley Ju (@shirju) August 21, 2018

Those who attended the screening were able to go up to the rooftop bar for the afterparty. Comedian Eric Andre and Diplo were in attendance.

MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A is slated to hit select theatres on September 28.