Portrait of Jason (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1967, Portrait of Jason is a documentary film directed by Shirley Clarke, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. 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 coloured and gay in 1960s Unites States.
Who’s in it. Portrait of Jason stars Jason Holliday as Himself, Shirley Clarke as Interviewer (voice) and Carl Lee as Interviewer #2 (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Portrait of Jason has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, OVID and Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Portrait of Jason page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Portrait of Jason (1967)?
- In US, Portrait of Jason is available to stream on Criterion Channel, OVID and Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Portrait of Jason worth watching?
- Portrait of Jason holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Portrait of Jason?
- Portrait of Jason stars Jason Holliday, Shirley Clarke and Carl Lee.
- When was Portrait of Jason released?
- Portrait of Jason was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.