Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
6.5 Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
2011, 59 m
Documentary
This is the story of Wojtek - a magnificent 500lb military bear who fought in World War Two alongside a band of Polish soldiers, shared their beer and cigarettes - and eventually their fate. Through understanding the life and death of this unique creature we discover new meanings to the terms immigrant, patriot, and human being.