The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009)
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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… More 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. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Joshua Brown, John Mikulak
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
- In Theaters
- Jun 5, 2009 Wide
- Studio
- Cinetic
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