Step Across the Border
“A ninety minute celluloid improvisation”
Where to watch Step Across the Border in Canada
Step Across the Border is streaming on DocAlliance Films in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Tenk and DocAlliance Films. Availability checked 6 June 2026.
About Step Across the Border
Step Across the Border is a 1990 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Werner Penzel and Nicolas Humbert, starring Fred Frith, Jonas Mekas and John Spacely. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Step Across the Border in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
An avant-garde documentary film on English guitarist, composer and improviser Fred Frith.
Top cast
Fred Frith
Self
Jonas Mekas
Butterfly Wing
John Spacely
Koan vom Klang einer Hand
Julia Judge
Koan vom Klang einer Hand
Tom Walker
Koan vom Klang einer Hand
Ted Milton
Television Dancer
Robert Frank
Old Man in Train
Cyro Baptista
Self
Joey Baron
Self
Iva Bittová
Self
Tom Cora
Self
Jean Derome
Self
Pavel Fajt
Self
Haco
Self (as Haco Mizoguchi)
Eitetsu Hayashi
Self
Tim Hodgkinson
Self
Arto Lindsay
Self
René Lussier
Self
Kevin Norton
Self
Bob Ostertag
Self
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Step Across the Border in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Step Across the Border on DocAlliance Films. It's also available to rent or buy on Tenk and DocAlliance Films.
Is Step Across the Border on Netflix?+
Step Across the Border is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on DocAlliance Films.
How long is Step Across the Border?+
Step Across the Border has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who stars in Step Across the Border?+
Step Across the Border stars Fred Frith, Jonas Mekas, John Spacely, Julia Judge and Tom Walker.
When did Step Across the Border come out?+
Step Across the Border is a 1990 movie directed by Werner Penzel and Nicolas Humbert.
What genre is Step Across the Border?+
Step Across the Border is Documentary and Music film.
Who directed Step Across the Border?+
Step Across the Border was directed by Werner Penzel and Nicolas Humbert.
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