"Gravity is my enemy," we heard M.I.A. singing at the beginning of the film as if to describe her improbable ascension. One of the most distinguished voices of her generation, she is always at the forefront in the way she asserts herself as an artist and activist, as she is seen in this intimate look at her life. Through a huge archive, which includes her own footage - she wanted to be a director before music - we closely follow her ambitions, fears, fragilities and triumphs. From the first timid dance steps to her trips to Sri Lanka to investigate her origins, this is a key work to better decipher her message. (João Araújo)