Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War

6.5
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 59 min
  • Premiere: 2011. October 22.

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.

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Directing

Adam Lavis

Director

Will Hood

Director

Production

Monika Braid

Executive Producer

Pinny Grylls

Executive Producer