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Musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the UN Security Council, protesting Patrice Lumumba's murder during the Cold War.
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Jazz and decolonization collide in this retelling of a Cold War protest, where Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach stormed the UN Security Council in outrage over the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, fusing music and resistance.
"Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat - A powerful documentary intertwining jazz and decolonization, revisiting the historic protest of Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach, who stormed the UN Security Council after Patrice Lumumba’s assassination. Blending archival footage with the sounds and voices of jazz during the Cold War, the film explores the birth of the Republic of Congo and the political and cultural impact of this crucial moment. Nominated for the 2025 Oscar for Best Documentary, the film offers a profound reflection on the struggle for justice and freedom."