Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
2013 | 90m | English
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| Director: | Lily Keber |
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| Writer: | Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Mar 14, 2013 |
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| Director: | Lily Keber |
| Writer: | Lily Keber, Aimée Toledano, Tim Watson |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | jazz, new orleans, louisiana, woman director, piano |
| Production Companies | Mairzy Doats Productions |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 03, 2024 (Update) Entered: May 03, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| James Booker | Self (archive footage) |
| Dr. John | Self (archive footage) |
| Hugh Laurie | Self |
| Harry Connick Jr. | Self |
| Charles Neville | Self |
| Douglas Brinkley | Self |
| Ronald Markham | Self |
| Cosimo Matassa | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Lily Keber | Writer, Director |
| Aimée Toledano | Writer, Editor |
| Tim Watson | Writer, Editor |
| David S. White | Director of Photography |
| Melanie Innis | Art Direction |
| Name | Title |
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| Lily Keber | Producer |
| Nate Kohn | Producer |
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