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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

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Documentary   Music
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2013-03-14
⌚ Running Time: 90 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.1

Beloved Cast

James Booker original image
Self (archive footage)
James Booker
Dr. John original image
Self (archive footage)
Dr. John
Hugh Laurie original image
Self
Hugh Laurie
Harry Connick Jr. original image
Self
Harry Connick Jr.
Charles Neville original image
Self
Charles Neville
Douglas Brinkley original image
Self
Douglas Brinkley
Ronald Markham original image
Self
Ronald Markham
Cosimo Matassa original image
Self
Cosimo Matassa

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