The Big Johnson

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

The Big Johnson — Plot

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.

• Release date
• February 20, 2025
• Runtime
• 95 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Lola Rock'N'Rolla

The Big Johnson — Cast

Lady Bunny Self

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Taylor Mac Self Mario Diaz Self

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Kevin Aviance Self Heather Litteer Self

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Beth Johnson Self Jackie Beat Self Sherry Vine Self