# Event Details - **Event Name**: Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Director Johan Grimonprez explores a moment when jazz, colonialism, and espionage collided, constructing a riveting historical rollercoasterAbout this EventUnited Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S State Department swings into action, sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the Congo to deflect attention from CIA-backed coup. Director Johan Grimonprez explores a moment when jazz, colonialism, and espionage collided, constructing a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. The result is a revelatory from mercenaries and CIA operatives, speeches from Lumumba himself, and a veritable canon of jazz icons. Sundance award winner Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate.Watch the trailer here.This screening is made possible by the generous support of Albertine Cinémathèque. Albertine Cinémathèque is part of the French for All initiative by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation and is made possible by the support of the Centre National du Cinema et de l’Image Animée (CNC).https://youtu.be/_RwLdIiZk_8?si=_pzSy9uX4lBmmtLlEvent Details & Important InformationThis event is free and open to the public, but please note that registration does not guarantee a seat. We intentionally overbook our events, and seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early.Important: Columbia’s campus is currently open only to Columbia-affiliated guests (with a valid CUID).If you do not have a Columbia ID, you will need a QR code to enter campus.To receive a QR code:You must register on Eventbrite at least 48 hours in advanceWe will submit your name and email to Public SafetyYou will receive an email from with your unique QR code on the day of the event.Please check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see the email, and bring a valid photo ID with you to present at campus entry points. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/screening-of-soundtrack-to-a-coup-d’etat/100001975605038853 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Maison Française - **lat**: 40.807717 - **long**: -73.96142809999999 - **full address**: Maison Française, 515 West 116th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6a6f0256d364715e9190ec4498d30b2a1e73b47d8277e933fd8ca691c02cc714-rimg-w1200-h800-dc16171b-gmir.jpg?v=1764745274 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat being held? - **A:** Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Maison Française, 515 West 116th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat? - **A:** Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat is organized by CU Maison Française. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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