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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

7.1 90 mins Documentary   Music   2013
Mairzy Doats Productions  
Director(s): Lily Keber

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.

Casts of Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

James Booker

as Self (archive footage)

Dr. John

as Self (archive footage)

Hugh Laurie

as Self

Charles Neville

as Self

Ronald Markham

as Self

Cosimo Matassa

as Self

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