Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024)

In the tumultuous backdrop of the Cold War, jazz and decolonization converge in a forgotten chapter of history. Musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach's daring protest at the UN Security Council against the murder of Patrice Lumumba ignites a whirlwind of political intrigue. As the world grapples with shifting power dynamics, a cast of iconic figures including Louis Armstrong and Malcolm X navigate the murky waters of diplomacy and activism. Against the backdrop of segregation, they confront moral dilemmas while inadvertently becoming pawns in a geopolitical chess game.