Portrait of Jason
Interview with Jason Holliday aka Aaron Payne. House-boy, would-be cabaret performer, and self-proclaimed hustler giving one man's gin-soaked, pill-popped view of what it was like to be black and gay in 1960s United States. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Milestone Films in 2013.
Where to watch Portrait of Jason in United States
Criterion Channel
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Kino Film Collection
Kanopy
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Where is Portrait of Jason streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, OVID, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hoopla | — |
| France | — | Tenk |
About Portrait of Jason
Portrait of Jason is a 1967 English-language documentary film directed by Shirley Clarke. The cast is led by Jason Holliday, Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, OVID, Kino Film Collection.
Portrait of Jason was produced by Graeme Ferguson Productions and Shirley Clarke Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 29, 1967.
- Director
- Shirley Clarke
- Release date
- September 29, 1967
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Graeme Ferguson Productions, Shirley Clarke Productions
Portrait of Jason cast & crew
Portrait of Jason was directed by Shirley Clarke.
The cast features Jason Holliday as Self, Shirley Clarke as Self - Interviewer (voice), and Carl Lee as Self - Interviewer #2 (voice).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jeri Sopanen and it was produced by Shirley Clarke.
Is Portrait of Jason worth watching?
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Portrait of Jason is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Portrait of Jason
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Cast of Portrait of Jason
Jason Holliday
Self
Shirley Clarke
Self - Interviewer (voice)
Carl Lee
Self - Interviewer #2 (voice)
Portrait of Jason — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Portrait of Jason in United States?
Portrait of Jason is streaming on Criterion Channel, OVID, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Portrait of Jason on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Portrait of Jason is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Portrait of Jason in?
Portrait of Jason is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Portrait of Jason?
Portrait of Jason runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
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