Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
14/03/2013
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.
Documentary
Music
Movie Information
James Booker
as Self (archive footage)
Dr. John
as Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie
as Self
Harry Connick Jr.
as Self
Charles Neville
as Self
Douglas Brinkley
as Self
Ronald Markham
as Self
Cosimo Matassa
as Self
