The Man Who Would Be Polka King

The Man Who Would Be Polka King

5/6/2009 1h 7m 6.3/10

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.

Director

John Mikulak

Top Billed Cast

Jan Lewan

Himself

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