The Big Johnson

The Big Johnson

95 mins | Documentary | Feb. 20, 2025

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.

The Big Johnson

95 mins | Documentary | Feb. 20, 2025

The Big 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.
Producers Funtown Pictures
Original title The Big Johnson
Directors Lola Rock'N'Rolla
Writers

Cast

Lady Bunny

as Self

Taylor Mac

as Self

Mario Diaz

as Self

Kevin Aviance

as Self

Heather Litteer

as Self

Beth Johnson

as Self

Jackie Beat

as Self

Sherry Vine

as Self