The Big Johnson

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

Feb 20 2025 N/A NA
Documentary

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.

Plot

A documentary about the amazing life and tragic death of LGBTQI pioneer Dean Johnson.

Written by

Lola Rocknrolla

Directed by

Lola Rocknrolla

Cast

Heather Litteer, The Lady Bunny, Jackie Beat

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Funtown Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Teasers
The Big Johnson (2025) Teaser Trailer - Dean Johnson Documentary
Scores
# of Votes
12
Average Rating
8.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA