The Big Johnson
6.8
“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
12 people
Lady Bunny
Self
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Taylor Mac
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Mario Diaz
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Kevin Aviance
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Heather Litteer
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Known for
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Beth Johnson
Self
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Jackie Beat
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Sherry Vine
Self
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Michael Musto
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World Famous Bob
Self
Lola Rock'N'Rolla Director
United States release February 27, 2026 · Produced in United States
Production
Funtown Pictures
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · February 20, 2025
Premiere
United States · February 27, 2026
Digital
Australia
June 9, 2026 · Premiere · Revelation Perth International Film Festival
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