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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013)

7.1/10 1h 30m Mar 14, 2013
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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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Original Title Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

James Booker
James Booker
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.0
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Dr. John
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.3
Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie
Self
Popularity: 10.5
Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Connick Jr.
Self
Popularity: 3.8
Charles Neville
Charles Neville
Self
Popularity: 0.5
Douglas Brinkley
Douglas Brinkley
Self
Popularity: 0.2
No Photo" alt="Ronald Markham" class="cast-photo">
Ronald Markham
Self
Popularity: 1.2
Cosimo Matassa
Cosimo Matassa
Self
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Lily Keber
Editor Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
Writer Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
Producer Lily Keber, Nate Kohn

Production

Mairzy Doats Productions

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Sound + Vision Trailer: Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Sound + Vision Trailer: Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
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Keywords

jazz new orleans, louisiana woman director piano james booker

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Details
Release Date March 14, 2013
Runtime 1h 30m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
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