Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker backdrop
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Trailer
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
7.1
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1h 30m
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2013
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Released
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.

Cast
James Booker poster
James Booker
Self (archive footage)
Dr. John poster
Dr. John
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie poster
Hugh Laurie
Self
Harry Connick Jr. poster
Harry Connick Jr.
Self
Charles Neville poster
Charles Neville
Self
Douglas Brinkley poster
Douglas Brinkley
Self
Ronald Markham poster
Ronald Markham
Self
Cosimo Matassa poster
Cosimo Matassa
Self

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