FEATURE FILM / 2025

The Big Johnson

The wild life and mysterious death of drag nightlife legend Dean Johnson

★ 6.01h 35mDocumentary

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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Director

Lola Rock'N'Rolla

Status

Released

Budget

N/A

Availability

2 provider(s)

WHERE TO WATCH

Available providers

Amazon Prime Video

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CAST

Faces behind the story

Lady Bunny

Self

Taylor Mac

Self

Mario Diaz

Self

Kevin Aviance

Self

Heather Litteer

Self

Beth Johnson

Self

Jackie Beat

Self

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