Bayou Maharajah Lily Keber, James Booker, Joe Boyd, Douglas Brinkley, 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.