Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Big Johnson Director Lola Rock'N'Rolla

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!

The Big Johnson screens at Slamdance 2025 – stay tuned for my full festival coverage!

Chapters

• 00:10 - Introduction

• 01:20 - Inspiration Behind The Big Johnson

• 03:10 - Unpacking Dean Johnson’s Life & Legacy

• 05:40 - Balancing the Emotional & Narrative Contrasts in Telling Dean's Story

• 08:10 - The Challenges of Directing, Writing, and Producing The Big Johnson

• 10:40 - Collaborating with a Star-Studded Cast

• 12:55 - Reflections, Audience Impact, and Final Thoughts

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