The Man Who Would Be Polka King
2009 • 1h 7m
63%
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.
Documentary
Release Date
6/5/2009
Status
Released
Original Title
The Man Who Would Be Polka King
Runtime
1h 7m
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
EN
