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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.

Written & Directed By:
Maya Forbes and 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