Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker Free Online HD on Lookmovie. 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.
- Genre: Documentary, Music
- Country: United States
- Director: Lily Keber
- Cast: James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville, Douglas Brinkley, Ronald Markham, Cosimo Matassa,
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