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Nova '78

The Past Was Louder Than You Think

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1h 18m

2025

“The Past Was Louder Than You Think”

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.

Director

Rodrigo Areias

Aaron Brookner

Documentary

Cast & Crew

Philip Glass

Philip Glass

as Self (archive footage)

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

as Self (archive footage)

William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

as Self (archive footage)

Timothy Leary

Timothy Leary

as Self (archive footage)

Patti Smith

Patti Smith

as Self (archive footage)

Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

as Self (archive footage)

Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson

as Self (archive footage)

John Cage

John Cage

as Self (archive footage)

Anne Waldman

Anne Waldman

as Self (archive footage)

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