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Portrait of Jason

6.619671h 48mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorShirley Clarke

ProducerShirley Clarke

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel Hoopla

Hoopla

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Shirley Clarke

Shirley Clarke

Self - Interviewer (voice)

Carl Lee

Self - Interviewer #2 (voice)

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Portrait of Jason — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Portrait of Jason?

Portrait of Jason is streaming on Criterion Channel and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Portrait of Jason on Netflix?

No, Portrait of Jason is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Hoopla.

Is Portrait of Jason on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Portrait of Jason isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Portrait of Jason for free?

Portrait of Jason is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.