"Soundtrack to a Coup d'État" shows how music can change the world! It highlights brave jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone. As African nations fought for independence, these artists performed for leaders at the UN. Their powerful songs became a secret weapon against injustice, inspiring people to fight for freedom and fairness through art.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
Runtime: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Audience Rating: 9.8/10
Critics Rating: 9.8/10
Genre: Documentary, History and Music
Release Date: 01 November 2024
OTT Release Date: 2025-01-07
Original Language: French
Production House: Warboys Films
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Page Last Updated On: 03 December 2025
About:
Johan Grimonprez
(Screenwriter)
Zap Mama
(Narrator)
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In Koli Jean Bofane
(Narrator)
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Patrick Cruise O'Brien
(Narrator)
Louis Armstrong
(Self)
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Andrée Blouin
(Self)
John Coltrane
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Dizzy Gillespie
(Self)
Abbey Lincoln
(Self)
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Patrice Lumumba
(Self)
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Nina Simone
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Malcolm X
(Self)
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Daan Milius
(Producer)
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Jonathan Wannyn
(Cinematographer)
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Rik Chaubet
(Film Editing)
