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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.

7.10

Documentary

2013

1h 30m

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John Doe

2025-05-01, 14:32

This movie exceeded my expectations, especially the ending!

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Emily Smith

2025-05-01, 15:21

Great cinematography but the story felt a bit rushed.

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Liam Johnson

2025-05-02, 09:10

Loved the characters, they felt very real and relatable.

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Sophia Lee

2025-05-02, 10:45

Not my cup of tea. I got bored halfway through.

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Noah Brown

2025-05-02, 13:00

A decent watch, though I wouldn't call it groundbreaking.

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Olivia Davis

2025-05-03, 11:37

Incredible performance by the lead actor!

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William Wilson

2025-05-03, 18:05

It had potential but poor writing dragged it down.

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