Episode 460
'Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat' blends music and history
'Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat' is an eclectic film essay exploring the U.S. influence in Congo in the 1960s that ranged from jazz concerts to political subversion.
Documentary of the Week · thom_powers
November 8, 20241m 53s
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Show Notes
'Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat' is an eclectic film essay exploring the U.S. influence in Congo in the 1960s that ranged from jazz concerts to political subversion. Filmmaker Johan Grimonprez creates a heady swirl of history that beckons us to look and listen more closely.
Topics
ciadocumentarylocal_wnyc1960sprotestnewscongojazz