
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
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