The Polka King (2017)
Directed by Maya Forbes / Wallace Wolodarsky
Genres - Comedy, Music |
Sub-Genres - Docudrama, Musical Comedy |
Release Date - Jan 12, 2018 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jack Rodgers
A Polish immigrant living in Pennsylvania (Jack Black) yearns to become a famous polka bandleader, and turns to a Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizens in order to finance his dream. This comedy-drama is based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, and co-stars Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, Jacki Weaver, and J.B. Smoove. Written and directed by Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky.
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bandleader, dream, Polish-American, polka
