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Drama Film
Star performer

Rumba Royale

October 23 at 7pm

At Maysles Documentary Center

Harlem, New York

"provocative and unique work" is the house specialty
Tiny theater, arrive early for good seats
Inspired by Jean Depara's real nightlife photos

Step into 1959 Léopoldville, where a photographer shooting the city's legendary rumba scene becomes the prime suspect in his girlfriend's murder. A stylish noir steeped in Congolese rumba, starring Fally Ipupa.

What are you into?

  • Murder mystery
  • 1950s period drama
  • Congolese rumba
  • Indie arthouse cinema
  • Maysles Documentary Center
  • Harlem
  • New York

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