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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
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.
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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 14, 2013
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
71%
Original Title
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Production Companies
Mairzy Doats Productions
Director
Lily Keber
Description
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.
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