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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013) is available to rent on Apple TV+. Also available to buy on Apple TV+.
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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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Lily Keber
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James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville, Douglas Brinkley, Ronald Markham, Cosimo Matassa
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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
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Director
Lily Keber
Cast
James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville, Douglas Brinkley, Ronald Markham, Cosimo Matassa
4 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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