Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013)

Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013)

2013-03-14 United States of America 90 Min. PG-13
7.1 9 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

James Booker is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Dr. John is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie is Self
Self
Harry Connick Jr. is Self
Self
Charles Neville is Self
Self
Douglas Brinkley is Self
Self
Ronald Markham is Self
Self
Cosimo Matassa is Self
Self

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