Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat documentary

"It’s the music that binds this all together with vibrant pacing that flows between different times and locations like the freewheeling jazz at the heart of these historical events" 

"While the film's information may not be revelatory for those already familiar with the complex history of the region, for many it will be an eye-opener" 

"The film is a stunning screed against colonial racism and state-sanctioned violence (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)" 

"It’s a dazzling, tune-filled collage of images, words and sounds, recounting the moment during the Cold War when Congolese independence, hot jazz and geopolitical tensions made a sound heard around the world" 

"Innovative doc draws a connection between Jazz music and the assassination of Patrice Lumumba" 

"Where 'Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat' feels less realized is in its synthesis of the present-day impact of imperialism. There’s a focus on the effects on the Congo, but with the film’s interest in propaganda and historical suppression, I found myself wondering how Belgians, like Grimonprez, metabolize their colonial history" 

"It’s absolutely rewarding, a history lesson told like no other"