The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009)

  • PG
  • 06/05/2009 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 7m

Overview

A polka kingdom crumbles in this documentary tracing the rise and fall of dubious duple meter master Jan Lewan. A Grammy-nominated polka superstar who defected from Poland to the West in the 1970s, Lewan created a musical empire that made him an internationally-recognized figure. When scandal erupted and Lewan's shady dealings were revealed, fans couldn't believe that their hero had committed one of the largest polka-related financial crimes in history.

John Mikulak

Director

Joshua Brown

Director

Cast

Jan Lewan's headshot

Jan Lewan

Himself

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