Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
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- Music
- Documentary
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 14, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Mairzy Doats Productions
- Cast
- Harry Connick Jr.,Douglas Brinkley,Cosimo Matassa,Charles Neville,Ronald Markham,Hugh Laurie,James Booker,Dr. John
- Director
- Lily Keber
- Producer
- Nate Kohn,Lily Keber
- Cinematography
- David S. White
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
- tt2622390