The Big Johnson
The wild life and mysterious death of drag nightlife legend Dean Johnson
2025•1h 35m•6.0/10
Documentary
Ratings
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6.0/10(1)
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.
Production
Funtown Pictures
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
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Cast
Lady Bunny
Self
Taylor Mac
Self
Mario Diaz
Self
Kevin Aviance
Self
Heather Litteer
Self
Beth Johnson
Self
Jackie Beat
Self
Sherry Vine
Self
Michael Musto
Self
Penny Arcade
Self
Miss Guy
Self
World Famous Bob
Self
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