Portrait of Jason
Synopsis
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.
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Portrait of Jason - A film by Shirley Clarke (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirley Clarke
- Original Title
- Portrait of Jason
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Graeme Ferguson Productions, Shirley Clarke Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirley Clarke
Jeri Sopanen
Shirley Clarke
Shirley Clarke
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Shirley Clarke
Director
Shirley Clarke
Producer
Jeri Sopanen
Director of Photography
Shirley Clarke
Editor
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What is Portrait of Jason 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 black and gay in 1960s United States.
Who directed Portrait of Jason?
Portrait of Jason was directed by Shirley Clarke.
Who stars in Portrait of Jason?
The principal cast of Portrait of Jason includes Jason Holliday, Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee.
When was Portrait of Jason released and how long is it?
Portrait of Jason was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.