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  • Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation (2005)
  • 74 min | Documentary
Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation (2005)
74 min | Documentary
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...See moreMark 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. Written by Karner, Nick See less
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Creator
Mark Thomas (creator)
Director
Nick Karner
Writer
Nick Karner (adaptation)
Producers
Nick Karner (producer) | Mark Thomas (producer) | Shana Williams (producer)
Composer
Gareth Parkinson
Cinematographer
Nick Karner
Editor
Nick Karner
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Updated Oct 23, 2004
Release date
Mar 1, 2005 (United States)
Awards
5 wins

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Mark Thomas primary photo
Mark Thomas
Self - Babs Johnson / Self Self - Babs Johnson / Self   See fewer
Babs Johnson and the Cavalcade of Perversion: An Exploration in Exploitation (2005)
Shana Williams primary photo
Shana Williams
Self - The Devil / Self Self - The Devil / Self   See fewer
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
Michael Williams primary photo
Michael Williams
Self - The MC / Self Self - The MC / Self   See fewer
The Nicest Guy (2005)
Nick Karner primary photo
Nick Karner
Self Self   See fewer
Kamikaze (2005)
Erin Van Eck primary photo
Erin Van Eck
Self - Nurse / Self Self - Nurse / Self   See fewer
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Randy Light primary photo
Randy Light
Self - Mary K. Mart Self - Mary K. Mart   See fewer
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