Bayou Maharajah

Jul 8 2016 Not Rated 1h 30m
Biography, Documentary, History

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.

Official Trailer
Plot

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.

Written by

Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson

Directed by

Lily Keber

Cast

James Booker, Joe Boyd, Douglas Brinkley

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Mairzy Doats Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Trailers
Sound + Vision Trailer: Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Scores
# of Votes
209
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA