Nova ’78

Directed by Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner

Cast: Philip Glass, Frank Zappa, William S. Burroughs, Timothy Leary, Patti Smith

Documentary
United States, Portugal
Documentary, Music
English
2025
88 mins

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.

Dates & Times

Hi-Pointe Theatre

June 20, 2026
6:30 pm