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Step Across the Border

8.119901h 30mMovieDocumentaryMusic

An avant-garde documentary film on English guitarist, composer and improviser Fred Frith.

DirectorsWerner Penzel·Nicolas Humbert
WritersWerner Penzel·Nicolas Humbert
ProducersRes Balzli·Bernd Michael Fincke

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DocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance Films
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Werner Penzel

FFFred Frith
Fred Frith
Self
JMJonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas
Butterfly Wing
JSJohn Spacely
John Spacely
Koan vom Klang einer Hand
JJ
Julia Judge
Koan vom Klang einer Hand
TW
Tom Walker
Koan vom Klang einer Hand
TM
Ted Milton
Television Dancer
RF
Robert Frank
Old Man in Train
CB
Cyro Baptista
Self
JBJoey Baron
Joey Baron
Self
IBIva Bittová
Iva Bittová
Self
TC
Tom Cora
Self
JD
Jean Derome
Self

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Step Across the Border — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Step Across the Border?

Step Across the Border is streaming on DocAlliance Films in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Step Across the Border on Netflix?

No, Step Across the Border is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on DocAlliance Films.

Is Step Across the Border on Amazon Prime Video?

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