Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

2013
1h 30m
7.1

7.1/10

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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.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Mairzy Doats Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

jazz new orleans, louisiana woman director piano james booker

Quick Facts

Release Date March 14, 2013
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2622390
Website Visit Site

Cast

James Booker
James Booker

Self (archive footage)

Dr. John
Dr. John

Self (archive footage)

Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie

Self

Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Connick Jr.

Self

Charles Neville
Charles Neville

Self

Douglas Brinkley
Douglas Brinkley

Self

Ronald Markham
Ronald Markham

Self

Cosimo Matassa
Cosimo Matassa

Self

Key Crew

Lily Keber
Director
Lily Keber
Writer
Aimée Toledano
Writer
Tim Watson
Writer
Lily Keber
Producer
Nate Kohn
Producer