Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
(2013)
March 14, 2013• 1h 30m
71%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Lily Keber
Director
Top Billed Cast
JB
James Booker
Self (archive footage)
DJ
Dr. John
Self (archive footage)
HL
Hugh Laurie
Self
HCJ
Harry Connick Jr.
Self
CN
Charles Neville
Self
DB
Douglas Brinkley
Self
RM
Ronald Markham
Self
CM
Cosimo Matassa
Self
