Documentary
Music
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
7.1
90 min
2013
Lily Keber
Bayou Maharajah explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, the man Dr. John described as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced." A brilliant pianist, his eccentricities and showmanship belied a life of struggle, prejudice, and isolation. Illustrated with never-before-seen concert footage, rare personal photos and exclusive interviews, the film paints a portrait of this overlooked genius.
Top Cast
James Booker
Self (archive footage)
Dr. John
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie
Self
Harry Connick Jr.
Self
Charles Neville
Self
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