Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

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

Timing: 1:30 (90 min)

7.1/10
9

All about film

Video 1

Photo 6

Actors and characters

Watch film Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker | Sound + Vision Trailer: Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

Movie poster "Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker"

Release date

2013-03-14

Country

United States

Production

Mairzy Doats Productions

Genre

Documentary, Music

Budget

Revenue

Website

http://bayoumaharajah.com/index.php

Director

Lily Keber

Actors

James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville, Douglas Brinkley, Ronald Markham, Cosimo Matassa
All actors and roles (8)

Scenario

Tim Watson, Aimée Toledano

Producer

Nate Kohn, Lily Keber

Operator

David S. White

Composer

Artist

Audition

Editing

Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
All team (6)

Short description

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.

What's left behind the scenes

Did you like the film?