Overview

• The film delves into the Congo's post-independence struggles, centering on the 1961 assassination of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba and its geopolitical implications.
• It highlights the role of jazz as both a symbol of liberation and a tool of U.S. cultural diplomacy during the Cold War.
• Archival footage, interviews, and music create a layered narrative connecting global power struggles, colonial exploitation, and cultural resistance.
• The documentary critiques the involvement of Western powers, including the CIA and Belgium, in destabilizing the Congo for control over its rich natural resources.
• Praised for its innovative montage style, the film has been nominated for an Oscar and has already received accolades, including a Sundance Jury Special Prize.