Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Visit website7.1/10 • 9
2013-03-14 • 1h 30m
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.
- Directors
- Lily Keber
- Writters
- Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
- Editors
- Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson, Tim Watson
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Visit website2013-03-14 • 1h 30m
7.1/10 • 9
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.
- Directors
- Lily Keber
- Writters
- Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
- Editors
- Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson, Tim Watson
Top Billed Cast
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James Booker
Self (archive footage)
Dr. John
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie
Self
Harry Connick Jr.
Self
Charles Neville
Self
Douglas Brinkley
Self
Ronald Markham
Self
Cosimo Matassa
Self
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- jazznew orleans, louisianawoman directorpianojames booker