Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013)
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.
Director: Lily Keber
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James Booker as Self (archive footage) |
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Dr. John as Self (archive footage) |
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Hugh Laurie as Self |
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Harry Connick Jr. as Self |
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Charles Neville as Self |
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Douglas Brinkley as Self |
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Ronald Markham as Self |
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Cosimo Matassa as Self |
| Directing | Lily Keber | Director |
| Editing | Aimée Toledano | Editor |
| Camera | David S. White | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Lily Keber | Writer |
| Editing | Tim Watson | Editor |
| Production | Lily Keber | Producer |
| Writing | Aimée Toledano | Writer |
| Art | Melanie Innis | Art Direction |
| Production | Nate Kohn | Producer |
| Writing | Tim Watson | Writer |
