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.
Title | Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker |
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Year | 2013 |
Genre | Documentary, Music |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Mairzy Doats Productions |
Cast | James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville, Douglas Brinkley |
Crew | Lily Keber (Director), Aimée Toledano (Editor), David S. White (Director of Photography), Lily Keber (Writer), Tim Watson (Editor), Lily Keber (Producer) |
Keyword | jazz, new orleans, louisiana, woman director, piano, james booker |
Release | Mar 14, 2013 |
Runtime | 90 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 7.10 / 10 by 9 users |
Popularity | 6 |
Budget | 0 |
Revenue | 0 |
Language | English |