---
title: "Port Authority"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/port-authority-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 572404
imdb_id: "tt7587282"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 46
content_rating: "R"
---

# Port Authority (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/port-authority-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Port Authority is a 2019 drama film directed by Danielle Lessovitz and produced by Martin Scorsese, following Paul, a 20-year-old midwesterner who arrives at the central bus station and falls in love with Wye, a 22-year-old woman voguing on the sidewalk. As their secret romance deepens, Paul must confront his own identity and questions of belonging upon discovering that Wye is trans.

The film offers an intimate look at urban subcultures and the complexities of modern relationships. With a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes, it maintains a focused dramatic tone that centers on character growth and emotional discovery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young midwesterner discovers an intense love and uncovers his own identity in New York City."

### Why Watch
- It features a central romance between a twenty-year-old midwesterner and a twenty-two-year-old voguer.
- The narrative explores themes of personal identity and what it means to belong.
- It includes vibrant elements of street culture centered around voguing.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking lighthearted comedies may find the dramatic exploration of identity challenging.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and intense, focusing closely on character relationships and personal awakening.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #lgbtq-romance, #coming-of-age, #urban-drama, #identity-exploration, #voguing-culture, #secret-romance, #midwestern-transplant

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Danielle Lessovitz
- **Networks / Studios**: Madeleine Films, RT Features, Sikelia Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fionn Whitehead** as *Paul*
- **Leyna Bloom** as *Wye*
- **McCaul Lombardi** as *Lee*
- **Jari Jones** as *Naima*
- **Devon Carpenter** as *Tekay*
- **Eddie Plaza** as *Eddie McQueen*
- **Louisa Krause** as *Sara*
- **Christopher Quarles** as *Mother McQueen*
- **Taliek Jeqon** as *Dante McQueen*
- **Vincent Beard** as *Lee’s Worker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Port Authority (2019)?
Streaming availability can be checked on major film platforms, as the film was released in the US in May 2021.

### Q: Is Port Authority worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in contemporary romantic dramas that explore identity and urban voguing culture.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: How many seasons or episodes does it have?
Port Authority is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Port Authority — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/572404)
- [‘Port Authority’ Film Review: Searching for Family in New York’s LGBT Ball Scene](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/port-authority-film-review-searching-122503708.html)
- [Port Authority](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63801263)

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