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The Man Who Would Be Polka King

The Man Who Would Be Polka King

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📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2009-06-05
⌚ Running Time: 67 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.3

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Jan Lewan

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