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Portrait of Jason

1967NR1h 45m7.1

Black gay prostitute Jason Holliday is rigorously interviewed on his story and character, revealing nuanced truths about life and art.

The highlights of a 12-hour interview with Aaron Payne, alias Jason Holliday, a former houseboy, would-be cabaret performer, and self-proclaimed hustler who, while drinking and smoking cigarettes and pot, tells stories and observations of what it was like to be black and gay in 1960s America.

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Portrait of Jason - A film by Shirley Clarke (Official Trailer)

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Info about Portrait of Jason

Studio(s): Graeme Ferguson Productions, Shirley Clarke Productions

Originally Released: Sep 29, 1967

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Biography

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