This event is in the past.It took place on December 14, 2025 at Jeu de Paume.
Jazz becomes a Cold War weapon in this gripping documentary about Patrice Lumumba's assassination and how Louis Armstrong's Congo tour was orchestrated to mask a CIA-backed coup.
Political documentary
Cold War history
Jazz culture
French language
Tips
🎬Q&A with director Johan Grimonprez Nov 29
⏱️2.5 hours long, plan accordingly
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
1st Arr.
Jazz becomes a Cold War weapon in this gripping documentary about Patrice Lumumba's assassination and how Louis Armstrong's Congo tour was orchestrated to mask a CIA-backed coup.
Political documentary
Cold War history
Jazz culture
French language
Tips
🎬Q&A with director Johan Grimonprez Nov 29
⏱️2.5 hours long, plan accordingly
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