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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

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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…

DirectorLily Keber
WritersLily Keber·Aimée Toledano
ProducersLily Keber·Nate Kohn

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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Lily Keber

JBJames Booker
James Booker
Self (archive footage)
DJDr. John
Dr. John
Self (archive footage)
HLHugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie
Self
HJHarry Connick Jr.
Harry Connick Jr.
Self
CNCharles Neville
Charles Neville
Self
DBDouglas Brinkley
Douglas Brinkley
Self
RM
Ronald Markham
Self
CMCosimo Matassa
Cosimo Matassa
Self

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