A joyous romp through the dance, food, music, friendship, and even religion of the Polka. The explosive energy and high spirits of the polka subculture are rendered with warmth and dedication to scholarship in this journey through Polish-American celebrations. Polka stars like Jimmy Sturr, Eddie Blazonzyck and Walt Solek are featured.
DirectorsLes Blank, Maureen Gosling
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Includes: God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance, The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins, A Well Spent Life, Spend It All, Dry Wood, Hot Pepper, Always for Pleasure, Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers, Sprout Wings and Fly, In Heaven There Is No Beer?, Gap-Toothed Women, Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana, Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella, The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
