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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Tuesday,  April 1 at 7pm at The Queen Theatre


About Us

The Queen's Film Society fosters the art of cinema and creates a vibrant film culture in a communal setting.  We bring new and classic films of artistic and social significance to the community, presenting them as quality cinematic experiences.  ​

The Queen's Film Society does this not only by presenting movies to the community that would otherwise not be shown on a big screen in the Brazos Valley, but also by publishing members’ film analysis and criticism, and engaging with, promoting, and screening the work of local filmmakers.

We are a non-profit organization contributing to the humanistic and increasingly diverse climate of the Brazos Valley.  

Upcoming events

    • 1 Apr 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • The Queen Theatre, 110 S Main St, Bryan, TX 77803
    • 14
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    "Soundtrack to a Coup d'État" is a 2024 documentary by Johan Grimonprez that explores the intersection of jazz, Cold War politics, and decolonization, focusing on the 1961 assassination of Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. It examines how the U.S. and Belgium used cultural diplomacy—sending jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie on African tours—as a cover for covert operations to suppress independence movements. Through archival footage and music, the film reveals the deep ties between art, colonialism, and political intrigue. Special guest: Dr. Ira Dworkin, author of the book "Congo Love Song: African American Culture and the Crisis of the Colonial State", which partially inspired the film.

    • 5 Apr 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • The Queen Theatre, 110 S Main St, Bryan, TX 77803
    • 48
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    The Brazos Valley Emerging Filmmakers Film Festival is a celebration of bold, original storytelling by student filmmakers from middle school through college. Held at the historic Queen Theatre, the festival showcases short films across a variety of genres, offering a platform for rising talent in our region. It's where the next generation of filmmakers finds its spotlight.

    • 15 Apr 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • The Queen Theatre, 110 S Main St, Bryan, TX 77803
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    Fleischer Cartoons: Greatest Hits is a collection of classic animated shorts from Fleischer Studios, known for its groundbreaking and often surreal animation style. The compilation features iconic characters like Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor, and Koko the Clown, showcasing the studio’s unique storytelling and pioneering use of techniques like rotoscoping. Presented in high-resolution restorations, this collection highlights Fleischer’s lasting influence on animation, offering a glimpse into the darker, jazz-infused, and more urban aesthetic that set it apart from Disney and other studios of its time.


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The Queen's Film Society

P.O. Box 142
Bryan, Texas 77806

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(979) 493-0588


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