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.
- Overview
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Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 22, 2011
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
65%
Original Title
Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
Director
Adam Lavis
Budget
$235
Description
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.
