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 oneeyed 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 neverbeforeseen concert footage rare personal photos and exclusive interviews the film paints a portrait of this overlooked genius