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The Man Who Would Be Polka King

(2009)

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.

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Original TitleThe Man Who Would Be Polka King

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2009-06-05

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 07m

Genres

  • Documentary