Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James BookerMovie
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.
About Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker is a 2013 documentary, music movie directed by Lily Keber.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 30m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr.. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
