Tony L
Administrator
I'm almost certain it's real. Here's another from what looks like the same event (like you, I'd love to know the context):
In this one, the other people in shot look to be having an OK time so it's not as powerful as the one with the cowering child. Also, the metaphor of Johnson pushing Johnson ("pulling strings") is missing.
That’s another absolute cracker. There’s an exhibition to be had here! Johnson looks pissed or coked to hell and obviously perfectly happy in the company of sleazy pornographers. It fits conceptually with the video of Johnson rugby-tackling the child to the ground, just this time he’s stolen their fairground ride.
PS I just checked Desmond’s Wikipedia entry and much to my astonishment he had a stake in International Musician & Recording World. I used to buy that back in the early ‘80s!