The Big Johnson

“The wild life and mysterious death of drag nightlife legend Dean Johnson”

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1h 35m

February 20, 2025

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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Directed byLola Rock'N'Rolla

Cast (12)

Lady Bunny

Self

Taylor Mac

Self

Mario Diaz

Self

Kevin Aviance

Self

Heather Litteer

Self

Beth Johnson

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The Big Johnson

Cast (12)

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