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The Big Johnson

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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? "The Big Johnson" 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 for sure is that Dean and "the Big Johnson" changed New York City and all who knew him forever.

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Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat An incredible movie about an incredible artist during an incredible time. Doesn’t get much better. Rated: 10/10 Feb 28, 2025 Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome From the plethora of archival footage to the glowing way all the interviewees spoke of Dean, The Big Johnson paints a lovingly complex portrait of a person who stood tall. Feb 24, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lola Rocknrolla

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Lola Rocknrolla

Screenwriter

Lola Rocknrolla

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Beth Johnson

Producer

Mitch del Monico

Producer

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Synopsis 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? "The Big Johnson" 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 for sure is that Dean and "the Big Johnson" changed New York City and all who knew him forever.
Director
Lola Rocknrolla
Producer
Lola Rocknrolla, Beth Johnson, Mitch del Monico
Screenwriter
Lola Rocknrolla
Production Co
Funtown Pictures
Genre
Biography, Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 15m