The Big Johnson
2025, English. Directed by Lola Rock'N'Rolla.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 20 February 2025
- Country
- United States of America
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- Lola Rock'N'Rolla
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The Big Johnson runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Big Johnson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Johnson?
If you liked The Big Johnson, try Paris Is Burning, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Howard.
Who directed The Big Johnson?
The Big Johnson (2025) was directed by Lola Rock'N'Rolla and stars Lady Bunny, Taylor Mac, Mario Diaz.