The Polka King

 is an American biographical comedy film directed by Maya Forbes and written by Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky. The movie stars Jack Black as Lewan, as well as Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, and Jacki Weaver. It premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2017, then was released on Netflix on January 12, 2018. This movie is based on a 2009 documentary about Jan Lewan, The Man Who Would Be Polka King, directed by Joshua Brown and John Mikulak.

Summary
"Determined to make it big in America, Polish-born bandleader Jan Lewan draws his fans into a Ponzi scheme in this comedy based on a true story."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Jack Black as Jan Lewan
 * Jenny Slate as Marla Lewan
 * Jason Schwartzman as Mickey Pizzazz
 * Jacki Weaver as Barb
 * Vanessa Bayer as Bitsy Bear
 * J. B. Smoove as Ron Edwards
 * Willie Garson as Lonny
 * Robert Capron as David Lewan

Awards
This movie has received one win.