The Music of the Coup

The film tells the story of the political earthquake that took place at the United Nations in 1960 and America's first post-colonial coup after Africa. Musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach's involvement in the events at the Security Council and the sending of America's jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to Congo form the main subject of the film. The film progresses in a way that will attract the viewers' attention, accompanied by these political tension and musical elements. Viewers witness political events throughout the film and also experience a music-filled journey. Particularly, the role of jazz music and Louis Armstrong, who represents this music, in the film leaves a great impact on the viewers. The film was shot in two different locations, the Congo and the United Nations headquarters in New York.