Nova '78 (2026)
The past was louder than you think
Overview
East Village, New York, 1978. William Burroughs, Patti Smith, Frank Zappa, Allen Ginsberg, and other brilliant minds come together in an explosion of ideas, art, and rebellion.
Nova '78 Official Trailer
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Nova '78 Cast
William S. Burroughs
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa
as Self (archive footage)
Laurie Anderson
as Self (archive footage)
Anne Waldman
as Self (archive footage)
Patti Smith
as Self (archive footage)
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Julia Heyward
as Self (archive footage)
John Giorno
as Self (archive footage)
Allen Ginsberg
as Self (archive footage)
John Cage
as Self (archive footage)
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Merce Cunningham
as Self (archive footage)
Brion Gysin
as Self (archive footage)
Philip Glass
as Self (archive footage)
Nova '78: Quick Answers
Where can I watch Nova '78?
Nova '78 is not on streaming services in the US yet.
When was Nova '78 released?
Nova '78 came out on July 30, 2026.
How long is Nova '78?
Nova '78 runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
