director:
Lily Keber
actor:
James Booker
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Dr. John
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Hugh Laurie
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Harry Connick Jr.
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Charles Neville
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genre:
Documentary
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Music
language:
English
length: 1h 30m
release date: 2013-03-14
IMDb: tt2622390
overview
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.