The Big Johnson
Quad Cinema
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.
Friday, January 23
In Person: Lola Rocknrolla (Director), Murray Hill (Moderator), Daniel Nardicio (Nightlife Impresario), DJ Tennessee (DJ), Michael Musto (Journalist), Mary Feaster (Musician)
The Big Johnson
Quad Cinema
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.
Friday, January 23
In Person: Lola Rocknrolla (Director), Murray Hill (Moderator), Daniel Nardicio (Nightlife Impresario), DJ Tennessee (DJ), Michael Musto (Journalist), Mary Feaster (Musician)