The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson(2017)
A life that launched a revolution, a death that remains a mystery.
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Synopsis
Describing herself as a 'street queen,' Johnson was a legendary fixture in New York City’s gay ghetto and a tireless voice for LGBT pride since the days of Stonewall, who along with fellow trans icon Sylvia Rivera, founded Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (S.T.A.R.), a trans activist group based in the heart of NYC’s Greenwich Village. Her death in 1992 was declared a suicide by the NYPD, but friends never accepted that version of events. Structured as a whodunit, with activist Victoria Cruz cast as detective and audience surrogate, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson celebrates the lasting political legacy of Johnson, while seeking to finally solve the mystery of her unexplained death.
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017) is a documentary film directed by David France, released on July 27, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Marsha P. Johnson, Victoria Cruz, Sylvia Rivera and Taylor Mead. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- David France
- Writers:
- David France, Mark Blane
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Bergmann
- Composer:
- Bryce Dessner
- Production:
- Terasem Media & Films, Faliro House Productions, Race Point Films, Ninety Thousand Words, Public Square Films
- Status:
- Released
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017) Trailer
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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marsha P. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Victoria Cruz
as Self
Sylvia Rivera
as Self (archive footage)
Taylor Mead
as Self (archive footage)
Pat Bumgardner
as Self (archive footage)
Vito Russo
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by David France, written by David France and Mark Blane.
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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 106 ratings.
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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson?
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The main cast of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017) includes Marsha P. Johnson, Victoria Cruz, Sylvia Rivera, Taylor Mead and Pat Bumgardner. The film was directed by David France. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson released?
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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson was released on July 27, 2017 and runs for 1h 45m.
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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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