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.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 ec... Read more
Starring James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville, Douglas Brinkley, Ronald Markham, Cosimo Matassa
Watch "Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker" from streaming services Vudu, Tubi TV, Pluto TV released in 2013. It's a documentary and musical movie, and has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.
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