Watch the first trailer for M.I.A.’s movie

M.I.A. has shared the first trailer for her ucpming music documentary, MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A. Directed by M.I.A.'s former college friend Steve Loveridge, the film uses archive footage to tell the story of her life, from living in Sri Lanka as a child right up to being sued by the NFL for flashing her middle finger during the Super Bowl. The film also takes an in depth look at her relationship with the Tamil Tigers and feelings on politics in her home country.

The movie is set to drop on September 21 in the United Kingdom, and September 28 in the United States. Check out the trailer above.