Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
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.
About Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013)
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013) is a documentary and music movie produced by Mairzy Doats Productions in United States of America. It was directed by Lily Keber and written by Tim Watson and Aimée Toledano. On screen you will see James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr. and Charles Neville. With a runtime of 1h 30m, the film averages 7.1/10 across 9 TMDB ratings.
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