It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary
by Craig DiBiase
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DVD Cover Information
Director: Craig DiBiaseProducer: Craig DiBiase & Timm Gable
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Running Time: 80 unknown-units
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Stun Productions
Movie Reviews of It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary
Movie Review: absolutely fabulous
Summary: 5 Stars
A Christmas present for my boyfriend, a native Chicagoan who loves Polish sausage, polka, and driving through his nearby Polish neighborhoods, we watched this together, and were both delighted and dumbfounded with the mix of odd characters highlighted here. Happiness walks a fine line between documentary and mockumentary, where it's impossible to tell if the producers meant for the film to be as funny as it is, resulting in a flick that would be enjoyable to view whatever your mood. I look forward to watching it again (soon) and maybe even taking a road trip to Pulaski, WI. Ranks up there with Cane Toads as an all time favorite documentary.
Summary of It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary
It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary is about coming of age, or more appropriately about coming of old age. While many "elders" resort to a quieter life in their later years, these "polka people" refuse to surrender to the inevitable constraints of aging. While the polka crowds are eager to show their enjoyment and dedication of their dance, one question remains: "In 20 years, who will run the dance halls, perform in the bands, and pounce on the floors?". Polka Boosters President, John Pinter clutches to a hint of hope in the current, yet underground younger generation who instead of going to a local mall on a Saturday night, proceed to the nearest polka event. As John's story unwinds, we see how the "polka people" use this music to live rather than just to be alive.Similar DVD Movies
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