The Man Who Would Be Polka King

2009 | 67 minutes | 6.3 ★ (13)

The Man Who Would Be Polka King
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    05 June 2009

  • DirectingJoshua Brown
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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