Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

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• Genre(s): Documentary
• Language(s): English
• Director(s): Lily Keber
• Cast(s): James Booker, Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville See all Cast & Crew

• Duration: 1h 30min
• Award(s): Audience 2013 (Won)
  Golden Heynal 2014 (Nominated) Awards List
• Similar To: The Plastic Detox, Queen of Chess
• Story:
  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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