The Big Johnson
2025
6.0 (1)
1 hr 35 min
English
The wild life and mysterious death of drag nightlife legend Dean Johnson
Dean Johnson, drag queen, rock star, LGBTQI activist, junkie, genius, escort then John Doe. How does someone so famous in New York die as an unknown in DC? This documentary explores the incredible highs and the crushing lows of Dean Johnson’s life and untimely death. Was it murder? Was it an accident? We may never know, but what is certain is that Dean and “the Big Johnson” changed New York City and all who knew him forever.
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- Released
- Production
- Funtown Pictures
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Lady Bunny as Self
Taylor Mac as Self
Mario Diaz as Self
Kevin Aviance as Self
Heather Litteer as Self
Beth Johnson as Self
Jackie Beat as Self
Sherry Vine as Self
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Lola Rock'N'Rolla · Director, Writer
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