Newark Black Film Festival: Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Directed by Johan Grimonprez. Runtime: 2 hr 26 min. Not rated.

The story of the U.S. government's jazz ambassador program in Africa and the CIA's involvement with the assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. A provocative, real-life Cold War thriller that intertwines jazz, espionage, and colonialism — uncovering a scandal whose urgency is still resonant in today’s geopolitical climate. 

Entrance 

Please enter The Newark Museum of Art through the Main Entrance for all screenings and events during the Newark Black Film Festival. Due to construction, this will be the only entrance used for the Festival. 

Seating 

All NBFF screenings offer open seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating for guests using wheelchairs or with mobility needs is available on the right and left sides of the auditorium in the back. When the auditorium seating fills, additional seating will be available in our overflow space. 

Assistive Listening 

The Auditorium is equipped with an assistive listening system. If you would like to use an assistive listening device, please request one from a staff member when you check in. For more accessibility information, please reach out to accessibility@newarkmuseumart.org. 

Purchase your pass to the Newark Black Film Festival here.