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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 OVID

OVID

Kino Film Collection

Kino Film Collection Kanopy

Kanopy

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · 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, OVID and Kino Film Collection in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Portrait of Jason on Netflix?

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

Is Portrait of Jason on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Portrait of Jason for free?

Portrait of Jason is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.