The Big Johnson

Overview

Dean Johnson was a drag queen, a rock star, an LGBTQI activist, a genius, a junkie, and an escort who later became a John Doe. How does someone so legendary in New York end up dead and unidentified in DC? This documentary dives into the wild peaks and devastating valleys of his life and mysterious death. Was it murder? An accident? The truth may stay buried, but one thing is certain: Dean and his infamous “Big Johnson” left an unforgettable mark on New York City and everyone who crossed his path.