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.
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- Released
- Production
- Mairzy Doats Productions
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James Booker as Self (archive footage)
Dr. John as Self (archive footage)
Hugh Laurie as Self
Harry Connick Jr. as Self
Charles Neville as Self
Douglas Brinkley as Self
Ronald Markham as Self
Cosimo Matassa as Self
Top Crew
Lily Keber · Director, Writer
Aimée Toledano · Writer, Editor
Tim Watson · Writer, Editor
David S. White · Cinematographer
Nate Kohn · Producer
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