Tanqueray: A Memoir Made for the Screen
Perfect for Netflix, Apple TV+, or A24
Tanqueray isn’t just a memoir—it’s a cinematic goldmine waiting to be claimed by a bold studio ready to showcase an unforgettable life. Netflix, Apple TV+, or even a daring indie powerhouse like A24 would be the ideal platform to bring Stephanie Johnson’s electric story to life.
Discovered through Humans of New York, Johnson—aka Tanqueray—pulls readers into the glitzy, grimy heart of 1970s Manhattan burlesque. Her voice is vivid, her stories raw and unapologetic, and her journey—from a turbulent childhood and prison time to the bright (and brutal) lights of Times Square’s adult theater stages—is begging for a visually rich, emotionally unfiltered screen adaptation.
Imagine the stylistic boldness of Euphoria crossed with the grit of Precious and the swagger of Hustlers. With the right director, Tanqueray’s tale of sex, survival, and self-invention could captivate global audiences, especially when paired with lush period visuals, Henry Sene Yee’s watercolor aesthetics, and a powerhouse lead performance.
Netflix or Apple TV+ could do justice to this story, combining authenticity with artistic flair—delivering a series or film that is as unforgettable as Tanqueray herself.
Genre: Nonfiction/Biographies & Memoirs+
