Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Synopsis
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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Sound + Vision Trailer: Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James BookerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-11
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South by Southwest Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lily Keber
- Screenplay & Story
- Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
- Original Title
- Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mairzy Doats Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lily Keber
Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
David S. White
Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson
Lily Keber, Nate Kohn
Department Leadership Roster
Lily Keber
Director
Lily Keber
Writer
Aimée Toledano
Writer
Tim Watson
Writer
David S. White
Director of Photography
Aimée Toledano
Editor
Tim Watson
Editor
Lily Keber
Producer
Nate Kohn
Producer
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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." 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.
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?
The principal cast of Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker includes James Booker, Dr. John, Hugh Laurie, Harry Connick Jr., Charles Neville.
When was Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker released and how long is it?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker?
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.