
Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
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.
- Year: 2011
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- Genre: Documentary
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- Keyword: immigrant, world war ii, bear, patriot
- Director: Will Hood, Adam Lavis
- Cast: Romi Aboulafia, Brian Blessed