This event is in the past.It took place on February 20, 2026 at Cinéma La Clef.
Documentary
DocumentaryJohan Grimonprez's documentary weaves jazz and Cold War intrigue, spotlighting Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach's UN protest over Lumumba's assassination. See how Louis Armstrong was sent as 'Ambassador of Jazz' to distract from the CIA-backed coup, with the director present.
Political documentary
Jazz history
Director appearance
Decolonization story
Tips
⏱️film runs 2 hours 30 minutes
♿cinema rooms are not wheelchair accessible
📝request subtitles 20 minutes before the show
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Faubourg Saint-Marcel
DocumentaryDocumentaryJohan Grimonprez's documentary weaves jazz and Cold War intrigue, spotlighting Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach's UN protest over Lumumba's assassination. See how Louis Armstrong was sent as 'Ambassador of Jazz' to distract from the CIA-backed coup, with the director present.
Political documentary
Jazz history
Director appearance
Decolonization story
Tips
⏱️film runs 2 hours 30 minutes
♿cinema rooms are not wheelchair accessible
📝request subtitles 20 minutes before the show
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