Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

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.

• Lily KeberDirector
• Lily KeberWriter
• Aimée ToledanoWriter
• Tim WatsonWriter

• James BookerSelf (archive footage)
• Dr. JohnSelf (archive footage)
• Hugh LaurieSelf
• Harry Connick Jr.Self
• Charles NevilleSelf
• Douglas BrinkleySelf
• Ronald MarkhamSelf
• Cosimo MatassaSelf