Hosted by Broadway Singer and Film/TV Actor Peppermint
With special guests writer-director-actor John Cameron Mitchell, composer-writer-actor Stephen Trask, actor Miriam Shor, costume designer Arianne Phillips, cinematographer Frankie DeMarco and makeup artist Mike Potter
Plus special bonus features with film editor Andrew Marcus and music supervisor Alex Steyermark
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the Academy will host a virtual celebration with the artists behind the movie.
Its surprising journey as an improvised performance at a punk-rock drag party in Soho that evolved into a groundbreaking off-Broadway rock musical that then became a trailblazing Hollywood cult classic has cemented a unique place for Hedwig and the Angry Inch in LGBTQ film history. Now for the movie’s 20th anniversary, join John Cameron Mitchell and the cast and crew as they celebrate Hedwig and the Angry Inch and trace the development and design of the iconic genderqueer East German glam-rock diva. Hear the stories and meet the cast and crew that personify the joy of “the family you choose.”
ACADEMY ALL ACCESS: 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (2001)
Bonus videos and photos.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) | 20th Anniversary Virtual Reunion
Behind The Music of Hedwig and the Angry Inch w/ Stephen Trask & Alex Steyermark | 20th Anniversary
Behind The Costumes of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Arianne Phillips | 20th Anniversary
Behind The Editing of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Andrew Marcus | 20th Anniversary
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) | Trailer - 20th Anniversary Virtual Reunion
Director John Cameron Mitchell, looking in camera, and others during production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Sophie Giraud.
John Cameron Mitchell in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Rafy.
John Cameron Mitchell in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Sophie Giraud.
John Cameron Mitchell, left, and Miriam Shor in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Sophie Giraud.
John Cameron Mitchell in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Sophie Giraud.
John Cameron Mitchell, center, and others in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001.Photographer: Sophie Giraud.
Foreground, from left: Theodore Liscinski, standing, Stephen Trask, Michael Aronoz, holding baby, John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, and Rob Campbell in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Uncredited.
John Cameron Mitchell, left, and Michael Pitt in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Uncredited.
John Cameron Mitchell in a scene from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Photographer: Uncredited.
Top, from left: from left: Rob Campbell, Stephen Trask, Miriam Shor, top, John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Aronov, and Theodore Liscinski. Photographer: Rafy.; Bottom: Director John Cameron Mitchell, looking in camera, and others during production of HEDWIG
Courtesy of the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library.
Courtesy of the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library.
Concept for a prop used in the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Page from Thérèse DePrez's production notebook. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez. (
Page from Thérèse DePrez's production notebook. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Conceptual photograph for a prop used in the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Page from Thérèse DePrez's production file showing one of the sets. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Page from Thérèse DePrez's production notebook. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Blueprint for the Bilgewater's Restaurant. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Storyboard for the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Storyboard for the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Storyboard for the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Promotional foam wig. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Promotional foam wig. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Page from Thérèse DePrez's production notebook. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Hedwig location breakdown. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Page form Thérèse DePrez's marked script. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Actor in East German Young Pioneers uniform costume. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell and Thérèse DePrez. Photographer: unknown. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig. Photographer: unknown. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell. Photographer: unknown. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Cast rehearsing on the set of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Conceptual photograph for a prop used in the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Conceptual photograph for a prop used in the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell with crew during production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell during production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell during production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Thérèse DePrez self-portrait taken during production. Photographer: unknown. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell and cast during production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Miguel Villalobos displaying the message that he painted inside Hedwig's cape. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig during production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell during production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Conceptual photograph for a prop used in the production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig during production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Still life taken during the production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, 2001. Hedwig's Hero Wig designed by Mike Potter. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
John Cameron Mitchell during production. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.
Page from Thérèse DePrez's production notebook. Drawn from the papers of Thérèse DePrez.