Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Documentary | Music
7.1
Release Date
March 14, 2013
Duration
90 min
Status
Released
Language
en
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.
Casts
Self (archive footage)
James Booker
Self (archive footage)
Dr. John
Self
Hugh Laurie
Self
Harry Connick Jr.
Self
Charles Neville
Self
Douglas Brinkley
Self
Ronald Markham
Self
Cosimo Matassa
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