BAYOU MAHARAJAH: THE TRAGIC GENIUS OF JAMES BOOKER (2013)

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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Documentary, Music
March 14, 2013
English
1h 30m
United States
Mairzy Doats Productions
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 & Characters
James Booker
Self (archive footage)
Dr. John
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie
Self
Charles Neville
Self
Douglas Brinkley
Self
Ronald Markham
Self
Cosimo Matassa
Self
Crew
Lily Keber
Director
Lily Keber
Writer
Aimée Toledano
Writer
Tim Watson
Writer
David S. White
Director of Photography
Lily Keber
Producer
Nate Kohn
Producer