The Man Who Would Be Polka King
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2009-06-05 • 1h 7m
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.
- Directors
- John Mikulak, Joshua Brown
The Man Who Would Be Polka King
Visit website2009-06-05 • 1h 7m
6.3/10 • 13
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.
- Directors
- John Mikulak, Joshua Brown
Top Billed Cast
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Jan Lewan
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- English
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- Keywords
- pennsylvania, usapolkascamponzi scheme