Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Rating: 7.1 · 2013 · Documentary, Music · USA · 1 ч 30 мин
Description
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.
Information
- Year
- 2013
- Genre
- Documentary, Music
- Country
- USA
- Runtime
- 1 ч 30 мин
- TMDB
- 7.1
- IMDb
- 7.1
Director
Cast
- 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
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