Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Directed by Johan Grimonprez

Jazz and decolonisation are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that rewrites the Cold War episode that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN security council in protest against the murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba.

Brimming with energy and verve, this masterful film takes history and creates an audacious musical documentary.

From the producer of I Am Not Your Negro, Soundtrack to a Coup d’État features Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillepsie, Malcolm X and more.

"Crackling with energy"

Screen International

"A film that, at its core, empowers people to pay attention"

Hollywood Reporter

"A vibrant, jazz-led history lesson on colonial machinations in the Congo"

IndieWire

Duration:
150 minutes

Languages:
Dutch, English, French and Russian

Subtitles:
English

Country of origin:
Belgium, France and Netherlands

Year of production:
2024

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