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), Lily Keber (Writer), Aimée Toledano (Writer), Tim Watson (Writer), David S. White (Director of Photography), Aimée Toledano (Editor) |
| 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 | 7 |
| Budget | 0 |
| Revenue | 0 |
| Language | English |
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