Where to watch Portrait of Jason in the United States?

Portrait of Jason is available with a subscription or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Kino Film Collection (HD), OVID, and The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).

Can I stream Portrait of Jason or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Kino Film Collection (HD), OVID, and The Criterion Channel (HD).

Can I watch Portrait of Jason for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).

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Where to Watch Portrait of Jason (1967) in the US

1967
Not Rated
1h 45m
7.0IMDb
100%Rotten Tomatoes
87Metascore

Portrait of Jason is available with a subscription or free with a participating library card in the United States.

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Watch the movie with a subscription on Kino Film Collection (HD), OVID, and The Criterion Channel (HD).
Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).

What it's about

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.

Cast and crew

Director: Shirley Clarke
Starring: Jason Holliday, Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee

Details

Release date: Sep 29, 1967
Language: English
Country: United States
Awards: 1 win