Pgm 23: PORTRAIT OF JASON

Shirley Clarke'sPortrait of Jason gives a unique vision of the reality of life in a back alley near the intersection of race, gender, economics, criminality, and sexuality. Equal parts entertaining, humbling, and familiar, this remastered and restored print of a long-forgotten chunk of cinéma vérité is a sophisticated and thought-provoking addition to this year's festival lineup.