Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
- Released on
- Runtime
- 90 mins
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.
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
- James Booker
- Dr. John
- Hugh Laurie
- Harry Connick Jr.
- Charles Neville
- Douglas Brinkley
- Ronald Markham
- Cosimo Matassa
Director
- Lily Keber
Producers
- Lily Keber
- Nate Kohn
