Hey everyone!
I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I had a conversation with The Big Johnson director Lola Rock'N'Rolla.
The Big Johnson is a film that documents Dean Johnson's life as a drag queen, rock star, LGBTQI activist, and many other things.
Buy tickets for The Big Johnson's Slamdance screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Inspiration Behind The Big Johnson
03:00 - Unpacking Dean Johnson’s Life & Legacy
05:30 - Balancing the Emotional & Narrative Contrasts in Telling Dean's Story
08:00 - The Challenges of Directing, Writing, and Producing The Big Johnson
10:30 - Collaborating with a Star-Studded Cast
12:45 - Reflections, Audience Impact, and Final Thoughts
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