The Man Who Would Be Polka King

The Man Who Would Be Polka King

67 mins | Documentary | June 5, 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.

The Man Who Would Be Polka King

67 mins | Documentary | June 5, 2009

The Man Who Would Be Polka King
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers
Original title The Man Who Would Be Polka King
Directors John Mikulak, Joshua Brown
Writers

Cast

Jan Lewan

as Himself