Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013)
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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James Booker
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
Dr. John
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie
as Self
as Self
Harry Connick Jr.
as Self
as Self
Charles Neville
as Self
as Self
Douglas Brinkley
as Self
as Self
Ronald Markham
as Self
as Self
Cosimo Matassa
as Self
as Self
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Lily Keber
Director
Director
Lily Keber
Writer
Writer
Aimée Toledano
Writer
Writer
Tim Watson
Writer
Writer
David S. White
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Aimée Toledano
Editor
Editor
Tim Watson
Editor
Editor
Melanie Innis
Art Direction
Art Direction
Lily Keber
Producer
Producer
Nate Kohn
Producer
Producer
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