The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
“A life that launched a revolution, a death that remains a mystery.”
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.
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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 27, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David France
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Blane, David France
- Original Score
- Bryce Dessner
- Original Title
- The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Terasem Media & Films, Faliro House Productions, Race Point Films, Ninety Thousand Words, Public Square Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David France
Mark Blane, David France
Bryce Dessner
Tom Bergmann, Adam Uhl
Tyler H. Walk
Department Leadership Roster
David France
Director
Mark Blane
Writer
David France
Writer
Bryce Dessner
Original Music Composer
Tom Bergmann
Director of Photography
Adam Uhl
Director of Photography
Tyler H. Walk
Editor
James O'Donnell
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
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What is The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson about?
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.
Who directed The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson?
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson was directed by David France.
Who stars in The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson?
The principal cast of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson includes Marsha P. Johnson, Victoria Cruz, Sylvia Rivera, Taylor Mead, Pat Bumgardner.
When was The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson released and how long is it?
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson was composed by Bryce Dessner.