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135m
REVFF26: The Big Johnson
Synopsis
Dean Johnson was a creative force in the New York LGBTQI+ community from 1979, when he first arrived in town, onwards. Amongst other things he performed with Dean and the Weenies and the Velvet Mafia, produced club and music events at CBGBs dedicated to gay and transgender bands and contributing to the emergent queercore scene. Dean was also a drag performer at Wigstock, he performed at legendary nightclubs such as the Pyramid and Danceteria, and hung out with Keith Haring and Andy Warhol In The Big Johnson, award winning director Lola Rocknrolla, making her documentary feature debut, tells Dean’s story, in a powerful and deeply moving tale illustrated through animated diary entries, archive footage and interviews.
Documentary
Dir. Lola Rocknrolla
USA
2025
Opening Date
Thursday, Jul 9, 2026
Rating
CTC
Length
135m
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