Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War

Documentary | 2011-10-22 | N/A

6.5 / 10

59 min.

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.