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Good to know
- Director
- Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner
- Release date
- 2025-08-08
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Portugal
- Studio
- Bando à Parte
About Nova '78
Nova '78 is a 2025 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Rodrigo Areias and Aaron Brookner, starring Philip Glass, Frank Zappa and William S. Burroughs. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Nova '78 in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Resurrected through UK-led archival restoration NOVA 78' shows never-before-seen footage of the legendary Nova Convention where William Burroughs, Patti Smith, Zappa, Ginsberg and more collided in an explosion of ideas, art and rebellion.
Cast

Philip Glass
Self (archive footage)

Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)

William S. Burroughs
Self (archive footage)

Timothy Leary
Self (archive footage)

Patti Smith
Self (archive footage)

Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)

Laurie Anderson
Self (archive footage)

John Cage
Self (archive footage)

Anne Waldman
Self (archive footage)
James Grauerholtz
Self (archive footage)
Peter Orlovsky
Self (archive footage)
Merce Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Nova '78 in Canada?+
Nova '78 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Nova '78 on Netflix?+
Nova '78 is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Nova '78?+
Nova '78 has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who stars in Nova '78?+
Nova '78 stars Philip Glass, Frank Zappa, William S. Burroughs, Timothy Leary and Patti Smith.
When did Nova '78 come out?+
Nova '78 is a 2025 movie directed by Rodrigo Areias and Aaron Brookner.
What genre is Nova '78?+
Nova '78 is Documentary and Music film.
Who directed Nova '78?+
Nova '78 was directed by Rodrigo Areias and Aaron Brookner.
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