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.
Starring
Jason Holliday, Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Portrait of Jason was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
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 vi...
Portrait of Jason is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
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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. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Milestone Films in 2013.
How long is Portrait of Jason?
Portrait of Jason has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Portrait of Jason?
The cast of Portrait of Jason includes Jason Holliday, Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee.
What is the rating of Portrait of Jason?
Portrait of Jason has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary