The Man Who Would Be Polka King
Watch TrailerA 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2009 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | John Mikulak |
| Runtime | 67 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (14 votes) |
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The film constructs a compelling character study of a charismatic fraudster, relying heavily on Jan Lewan's own performative interviews and concert footage. It explores the unsettling space between genuine artistic passion and predatory financial schemes, all set to an ironically cheerful polka soundtrack.
What lingers after the final note is a sobering lesson on the vulnerability of trust and community. The documentary masterfully reveals how a shared cultural dream can be weaponized for personal gain. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Mikulak
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Best watched with friends, ready to be equally entertained and astonished by the sheer audacity of the scheme.
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