Paper planes by MIA analysis
Paper planes- MIA Music video analysis All the elements within the song interplay with the theme of immigration. The song was intended to criticise widespread negative stereotypes associated with immigrants. Through the lyrics and the video, MIA satirizes the stereotypes constructing immigrants as violent malingerers. In the music video she is trying to show that immigrants work hard therefore making them relatable to the audience. This song is partially inspired by MIA's family's immigration history and her frustrations over obtaining a work visa to record in the US due to homeland security's objections. MIA used a dark skinned actress in the music video in order to represent the sum of all prejudices. This music video is protesting against all forms of discrimination. This music video consists of shots that are mostly medium close ups or close ups in order to focus all the viewers attention on the subject and less focus on the su...
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