The Big Johnson (2025)

0.0/10 • 95 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Lady Bunny

Mario Diaz

Heather Litteer

Jackie Beat

Sherry Vine

Michael Musto

Miss Guy

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