The Man Who Would Be Polka King

Jun 5 2009 N/A 1h 9m
Crime, Documentary, Music

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.

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Plot

A look at the rise and fall of band leader Jan Lewan, whose international Polka empire led to the greatest polka-related financial crime in history.

Written by

John Mikulak, Joshua Brown

Directed by

Joshua Brown, John Mikulak

Cast

Michael Byrne, Pete Chacho, Catherine Damavandi

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Languages

English

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The Man Who Would Be Polka King (Official Trailer)
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