Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

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

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.

Genres

DocumentaryMusic

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Mairzy Doats Productions

Spoken Languages

English

Release Date

2013-03-14

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

Runtime

90 minutes

Some pictures from the movie