Bayou Maharajah
2013 ‧ Documentary/Musical ‧ 1h 38m
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7.6/10 · IMDb
86% · Rotten Tomatoes
Rare concert footage, photographs and interviews illustrate a portrait of late pianist James Booker, whose great talent masked personal struggles with substance abuse and isolation.
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A brilliant pianist, his eccentricities and showmanship belied a life of struggle, prejudice, and isolation. A wild genius with a style that combined elements ...
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Explores the life, times and music of James Booker, the legendary New Orleans performer who Dr. John proclaimed 'the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano ...
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BAYOU MAHARAJAH explores the life, times and music of piano legend James Booker, who Dr. John described as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano ...
Bayou Maharajah explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker. Featuring interviews with Harry Connick Jr., Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, ...
Duration: 1:48
Posted: Jul 11, 2013
Posted: Jul 11, 2013
Nov 11, 2019 · This doc captures the story of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, a black, gay, one-eyed, musical genius who inspired countless.
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 ...
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This critically acclaimed documentary explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, the man Dr. John described as “the best black, ...
Duration: 1:48
Posted: Jul 11, 2013
Posted: Jul 11, 2013