Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013) is a documentary drama, directed by Lily Keber. It stars James Booker and Dr. John. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
Your lists are saved on this device · sign in to sync to your account.
What Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker Is About
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.
How did this film move you?
Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker about?
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.
Where can I watch Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).
When did Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker come out?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker was released in 2013.
Who directed Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker was directed by Lily Keber.
Who stars in Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker stars James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr..
What is Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker's rating?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
Featured in These Lists
Member Reviews (0)
How did this film move you? Sign in to write a review
Loading…
No reviews yet. Be the first to review!
Reviews could not be loaded.
