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Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band: THE MOVIE

We think we know the complete history of rock and roll, the British Invasion and The Beatles, but in this comedy mockumentary, college student, Marty Crawford might have stumbled upon the missing link... a forgotten old polka record album that appears to have somehow influenced the Beatles. Marty's research turns up some colorful characters with even more colorful stories and it's up to him to discover the truth. Many Beatles authors and historians come forth with inside information and expert commentary for Marty's student film documentary which just might turn the rock and roll world upside down.

  • Danny Donuts-Raudonis
    Director
  • Daniel Raudonis
    Writer
  • Johnny Burnett
    Writer
  • Gintas Buinevicius
    Writer
  • Tony Giangreco
    Writer
  • Freddy Atkins
    Writer
  • James Sparling
    Writer
  • Carolyn Kruszynski
    Writer
  • Melaine Kaminsky
    Writer
  • Daniel Raudonis
    Producer
  • Gintas Buinevicius
    Producer
  • Danny Donuts
    Key Cast
  • Gintas Buinevicius
    Key Cast
  • Tony Giangreco
    Key Cast
  • Johnny Burnett
    Key Cast
  • Freddy Atkins
    Key Cast
  • James Sparling
    Key Cast
  • Carolyn Kruszynski
    Key Cast
  • Melaine Kaminsky
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Other
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 34 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ADVANCE SCREENING: Abbey Road On The River Music Festival
    Jeffersonville, Indiana
    United States
    May 28, 2017
    Advance Screening
  • Sgt. Sauerkraut Movie Premiere- Karolinka Club
    Chicago
    United States
    June 15, 2017
    North American Premiere
  • The Fest For Beatles Fans
    Rosemont, IL
    United States
    August 13, 2017
  • Prairie State Film Festival
    DeKalb, IL
    United States
    July 1, 2018
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Danny Donuts-Raudonis

Danny Donuts-Raudonis is a CPA (Comic Performance Artist) who has been on a mission to spread laughter, joy and good cheer throughout the world since 1999. He makes his film directorial debut with "Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band: THE MOVIE" He produced two Cable Access TV shows in Chicago, "Danny's Donut Shop" a kids show in 2005 and "Rolling With Donuts" an unscripted travel docu-comedy show in 2009. He released two music comedy CD's, "Wacky Winterland" in 2003 and "Crabby Road" in 2009 and co-wrote two books about soccer, "Fields of Passion: Soccer in Brazil" in 2012 and "The Red, White & Blues Brothers' Guide to the 2014 World Cup". He continues to perform music and comedy and plays in a Beatles Polka Band, also called "Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band" Danny and his wife Barb live in South Haven, Michigan.

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Director Statement

I didn't know how to make a movie when I came up with the idea for this film. I just knew it had to be made. If I knew how much work was involved before I started I could have easily talked myself out of it, but I'm so glad I didn't. Having so many people say yes to my invitation to participate and come along on this journey with me has been great and getting to play with so many talented and funny people brought me so much life to my days.