This film visits a number of intensive polka sessions (one of them an 11-day marathon) and observes the wildly enthusiastic participants. The film also examines the dancers’ Polish patriotism and their polka regalia, concluding that they may find a close and authentic sense of community through this form of folk art.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016846
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Poland - Social life and customs
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community life
Music & Performing Arts → Dance music
Music & Performing Arts → Folk dancing
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Poland
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)