The Big Johnson

The Big Johnson (2025)

6.0 95 min Movie
Documentary

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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Cast

Lady Bunny Lady Bunny Self
Taylor Mac Taylor Mac Self
Mario Diaz Mario Diaz Self
Kevin Aviance Kevin Aviance Self
Heather Litteer Heather Litteer Self
Beth Johnson Beth Johnson Self
Jackie Beat Jackie Beat Self
Sherry Vine Sherry Vine Self
Michael Musto Michael Musto Self
Penny Arcade Penny Arcade Self
Miss Guy Miss Guy Self
World Famous Bob World Famous Bob Self

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