Dir. Shirley Clarke, 1967, USA, 99 min. Shot in New York?s Chelsea Hotel, Shirley Clarke?s explosive PORTRAIT OF JASON is a landmark of nonfiction film ? the combination of a visionary director, a complex and enigmatic subject and a moment of new cinematic and social possibilities. PORTRAIT OF JASON is the disturbing and raw record of a confessional conversation with Jason Holliday, an African- American gay hustler recounting his life and times.

Shirley Clarke was a key figure in the American avant-garde and has been an influence on filmmakers and video artists over the last 40 years.

-Introduction: Cheryl Dunye; Special thanks: Wendy Clarke

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