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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 5, 2009

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Jan Lewan

Director

John Mikulak,Joshua Brown

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1313047