Jason and Shirley (2015)

06/18/2015 (US) • Drama • 1h 19m

Overview

Based on a true story, Jason and Shirley recreates the 1966 power struggle between Jewish, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Shirley Clarke and her subject, Jason Holiday, a fierce black gay queen over a 12-hour marathon filming session which gave rise to Clarke's iconic documentary Portrait of Jason.

Jason and Shirley (2015)

06/18/2015 (US) • 1h 19m

Drama

Overview

Based on a true story, Jason and Shirley recreates the 1966 power struggle between Jewish, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Shirley Clarke and her subject, Jason Holiday, a fierce black gay queen over a 12-hour marathon filming session which gave rise to Clarke's iconic documentary Portrait of Jason.

Top Billed Cast

Jason

Shirley

Nico

Carl Lee

Matron

Saul

Natty Suit

Ommmmmm

Paul Mpagi Sepuya

Cool Cat

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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