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Watch Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013) Online

  • 7.1/10
  • RUNTIME: 1h 30m
  • COUNTRIES: United States of America
  • Subtitles: English

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. Read More

Watch Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker online. Featuring James Booker and Dr. John, Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker is classified as Documentary and Music genre movie with an average rating across the web of 7.1. It is available for streaming online in the USA on 5 services such as Tubi TV and Google Play Movies. The movie was filmed in United States of America and was released on 2013. Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker was directed by Lily Keber,Aimée Toledano. Read Less