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.
Genre: Documentary, Music
Stars: James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville, Douglas Brinkley
Crew: Lily Keber (Director), Nate Kohn (Producer), Aimée Toledano (Editor), Tim Watson (Writer), Aimée Toledano (Writer), Lily Keber (Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Mairzy Doats Productions
Runtime: 90 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Mar 14, 2013
IMDb: 3.9
