Film Screening: Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Join us for a riveting screening of Johan Grimonprez’s 2025 Oscar nominated documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat. The film is a cinematic journey that delves deep into the complex history of the Democratic Republic of Congo, exploring the turbulent events surrounding the rise and fall of Patrice Lumumba, its first elected Prime Minister. Through a rich tapestry of archival footage, jazz music, and historical analysis, Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat reveals the covert dynamics of power and resistance that shaped Congo and the world stage. Dinner will be served with RSVP.