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The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009)

PG · 2009-06-05 · 1h 7m · EN
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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 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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Joshua BrownDirectorJohn MikulakDirector

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Jan LewanJan LewanHimself

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MusicPennsylvania, usaScamPonzi schemePolka

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Genre affinityCrime · Music · DocumentaryTheme affinityMusic · Pennsylvania Usa · ScamPacingShortDirector preference1057311 · 1178810Actor preference1178809Country preferenceUs

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What is The Man Who Would Be Polka King about?

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.

How long is The Man Who Would Be Polka King?

The Man Who Would Be Polka King has a runtime of 67 minutes.