Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

Name: Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Cast: James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville

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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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Cast & Crew

Director: Lily KeberWriters: Aimée Toledano, Tim WatsonProducer: Nate Kohn

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

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