"Soundtrack to a Coup d'État" (2024)

Behind the assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba lies a surprising thread connecting American jazz musicians to Cold War politics — the subject of Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, an acclaimed documentary uncovering one of the era's lesser-known stories. Director Johan Grimonprez combines archival footage, music and historical research to trace how jazz became entangled with the geopolitical fight for influence in 1950s and '60s Africa, delivering a sharp account of art, diplomacy and power. English subtitles. Free entry.