M.I.A.’s graphic new music video
Just to warn you guys, this video is uncensored and has some pretty gory scenes in it, so if you’re going to watch it make sure you’re in a place appropriate to do so. This is definitely not safe for work or school.
That dramatically violent video, directed by French film director Romain Gavras, was M.I.A.’s newest track entitled “Born Free.”
The video obviously does its best to express political commentary and opinion by depicting genocide in what seems to be a war-torn country and police/military violence as well. Although those being maliciously persecuted and slaughtered in the music video are redheaded people, it is clearly meant to be an allegory to what is actually happening in the world.
Personally, I think the video does a great job at getting its message across. Of course, all of us are aware of these types of human atrocities being committed all over the world, however it’s one thing to simply hear about it on the news and another to be shown what really happens.
And yes, I know, this video is a work of fiction. But, the reason why redheads were used as opposed to a certain ethnic or religious group is to make the situation seem more realistic for people in America. Unfortunately, a good amount of Americans disregard stories of actual events such as these simply because they’re half a world away and the people involved are socially and physically different from us.
This video undoubtedly makes everyone who watches it feel something (probably queasy, mostly). What are your thoughts or reactions after seeing this?
