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The Big Johnson

20251h 35mLola Rock'N'Rolla
IMDb 6.7

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"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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New York CityDrag QueenNightlifeHiv/aids EpidemicPunkPunk DocumentaryNew York NightlifeQueer LiberationAids Crisis

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What is The Big Johnson (2025) about?

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…

Who stars in The Big Johnson?

The Big Johnson stars Lady Bunny (Self), Taylor Mac (Self), Mario Diaz (Self), Kevin Aviance (Self), Heather Litteer (Self). The film was directed by Lola Rock'N'Rolla.

How long is The Big Johnson?

The Big Johnson has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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The Big Johnson holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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