Pride week documentary night: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

In 1992, transgender legend, black gay rights activist, and Stonewall veteran, Marsha P. Johnson, was found floating in the Hudson River. Originally ruled a suicide, many in the community believe she was murdered. In this 2017 documentary, Victoria Cruz investigates her mysterious death using archival interviews with Johnson, and new interviews with Johnson's family, friends, and fellow activists.

Join us on Monday 27th July for a screening of this documentary in the TNW city event space as we kick off our Pride Week activities. This event is for the TNW community only.

About Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992) was an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, Johnson was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. A founding member of the Gay Liberation Front, Johnson co-founded the radical activist group Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (S.T.A.R.), alongside close friend Sylvia Rivera. A popular figure in New York City's gay and art scene, Johnson modeled for Andy Warhol, and performed onstage with the drag performance troupe Hot Peaches. Known for decades as a welcoming presence in the streets of Greenwich Village, Johnson was known as the "mayor of Christopher Street." From 1987 through 1992, Johnson was an AIDS activist with ACT UP.

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