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The Big Johnson

The Big Johnson

★ 6.0/10•2025•1h 35m•Documentary

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.

Lola Rock'N'Rolla · Director

Lola Rock'N'Rolla · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 20, 2025

Actors

Lady Bunny

Lady Bunny

Self

Taylor Mac

Self

Mario Diaz

Mario Diaz

Self

Kevin Aviance

Self

Heather Litteer

Heather Litteer

Self

Beth Johnson

Self

Jackie Beat

Jackie Beat

Self

Sherry Vine

Sherry Vine

Self

Michael Musto

Michael Musto

Self

Penny Arcade

Self

Miss Guy

Miss Guy

Self

World Famous Bob

Self

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