Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

James Booker

Self (archive footage)

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Dr. John

Self (archive footage)

Age : 77 | Popularity : 22%

Hugh Laurie

Self

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Harry Connick Jr.

Self

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Charles Neville

Self

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Douglas Brinkley

Self

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Ronald Markham

Self

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Cosimo Matassa

Self

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Lily Keber
Writing	Writer	Lily Keber Aimée Toledano Tim Watson
Camera	Director of Photography	David S. White
Editing	Editor	Aimée Toledano Tim Watson
Art	Art Direction	Melanie Innis
Production	Producer	Lily Keber Nate Kohn
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