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The Polka King

This is the remarkable true story of Jan Lewan, a Polish immigrant who became the “King of Pennsylvania Polka.” A believer in the American Dream, Jan worked hard and dreamed bigger. But with big dreams came big mistakes. Comedy and tragedy mix in the world’s only known Polka Ponzi scheme.

The Polka King

Written & Directed By:
Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky

    Starring:
  • Jack Black
  • Jenny Slate
  • Jason Schwartzman
  • JB Smoove
  • Vanessa Bayer
  • Jacki Weaver
    Accolades:
  • Official selection, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection, Palm Springs International Film Festival

Release:
Netflix - January 2018

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