Jason and Shirley
Synopsis
Based on a true story, Jason and Shirley recreates the 1966 power struggle between Jewish, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Shirley Clarke and her subject, Jason Holiday, a fierce black gay queen over a 12-hour marathon filming session which gave rise to Clarke's iconic documentary Portrait of Jason.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jason and Shirley - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-25
Top Cast
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Jack Waters
Jason
Sarah Schulman
Shirley
Eamon Fahey
Nico
Orran Farmer
Carl Lee
Peter Cramer
Matron
Tony Torn
Saul
Ethan Shoshan
Natty Suit
Nicola Gorham
Ommmmmm
Paul Mpagi Sepuya
Cool Cat
Bryan Webster
Candy Man
Mike Bailey-Gates
Billy Boy
Joe Wakeman
Sugar Lou
Craig Cady
Deli Boy
Devon Gallegos
Easy Read
Sarah Golden
Vassar Girl
Jesse Kessel
Foxy Hat
Nick Ruiz
Drummer Boy
David J. White
Lipstick Lad
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Winter
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Winter
- Original Score
- Drew Brody
- Original Title
- Jason and Shirley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Winter
Stephen Winter
Drew Brody
Ned Stresen-Reuter
Ned Stresen-Reuter
Jason Ryan Yamas, M. Blaine Hopkins
Department Leadership Roster
Drew Brody
Original Music Composer
Ned Stresen-Reuter
Editor
Jason Ryan Yamas
Producer
Stephen Winter
Writer
Ned Stresen-Reuter
Director of Photography
Bizzy Barefoot
Production Design
Bizzy Barefoot
Costume Design
Stephen Winter
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jason and Shirley
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What is Jason and Shirley about?
Based on a true story, Jason and Shirley recreates the 1966 power struggle between Jewish, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Shirley Clarke and her subject, Jason Holiday, a fierce black gay queen over a 12-hour marathon filming session which gave rise to Clarke's iconic documentary Portrait of Jason.
Who directed Jason and Shirley?
Jason and Shirley was directed by Stephen Winter.
Who stars in Jason and Shirley?
The principal cast of Jason and Shirley includes Jack Waters, Sarah Schulman, Eamon Fahey, Orran Farmer, Peter Cramer.
When was Jason and Shirley released and how long is it?
Jason and Shirley was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Jason and Shirley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jason and Shirley was composed by Drew Brody.