The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009)
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.
Director: Joshua Brown, John Mikulak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: June 5, 2009
Cast
- Jan Lewan - Himself
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
pennsylvania, usa, polka, scam, ponzi scheme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
- The Man Who Would Be Polka King was directed by Joshua Brown, John Mikulak.
- Who stars in The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
- The Man Who Would Be Polka King stars Jan Lewan.
- How long is The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
- The Man Who Would Be Polka King has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
- The Man Who Would Be Polka King is a Documentary film.