Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation
Synopsis
Mark Thomas stages a farewell performance in order to retire his drag queen alter-ego Babs Johnson at Legends Night Club and Bar in Raleigh, North Carolina. His shows have been censored over the past five years in previous productions, and this occasion is no different. Director Nick Karner follows Thomas and his crew of friends, misfits, weirdos, and the Cavalcade of Perversion over a tumultuous three-day period. The performance is cancelled twice, the promotional flyers are rejected and torn down, and most of the props and costumes for the performance are created on the day of the show. While attempting to pull the show together, Thomas realizes that his freedom of speech and expression has been challenged. The films becomes an allegory about censorship, and he continues to argue with the owners of the night club all the way to the opening night, where the show is a triumphant success and Babs Johnson's swan song.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Karner
- Original Title
- Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Karner
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Karner
Director
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What is Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation about?
Mark Thomas stages a farewell performance in order to retire his drag queen alter-ego Babs Johnson at Legends Night Club and Bar in Raleigh, North Carolina. His shows have been censored over the past five years in previous productions, and this occasion is no different. Director Nick Karner follows Thomas and his crew of friends, misfits, weirdos, and the Cavalcade of Perversion over a tumultuous three-day period. The performance is cancelled twice, the promotional flyers are rejected and torn down, and most of the props and costumes for the performance are created on the day of the show. While attempting to pull the show together, Thomas realizes that his freedom of speech and expression has been challenged. The films becomes an allegory about censorship, and he continues to argue with the owners of the night club all the way to the opening night, where the show is a triumphant success and Babs Johnson's swan song.
Who directed Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation?
Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation was directed by Nick Karner.
Who stars in Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation?
The principal cast of Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation includes Not specified.
When was Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation released and how long is it?
Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.