This event is in the past.It took place on January 4, 2026 at Jeu de Paume.
DocumentaryDocumentaryWhen jazz musicians crashed a UN meeting to protest murder, they exposed how the CIA used Louis Armstrong as cover for a coup in Congo. This doc untangles the wild intersection of bebop, Cold War schemes, and the fight for Congolese independence.
Political documentary
Cold War history
Jazz & activism
Tips
📚Jan 4 screening includes book presentation after
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
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DocumentaryDocumentaryWhen jazz musicians crashed a UN meeting to protest murder, they exposed how the CIA used Louis Armstrong as cover for a coup in Congo. This doc untangles the wild intersection of bebop, Cold War schemes, and the fight for Congolese independence.
Political documentary
Cold War history
Jazz & activism
Tips
📚Jan 4 screening includes book presentation after
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