Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War

Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War

October 22, 2011 | 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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Romi Aboulafia

Naomi Scott

Brian Blessed

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