Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War

59m
Documentary
5.8

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.

Cast

Romi Aboulafia
Irena
Brian Blessed
Narrator

Crew

Adam Lavis
Director
Will Hood
Director
Pinny Grylls
Executive Producer
Monika Braid
Executive Producer
Kasia Skibinska
Producer
Katrina Mansoor
Producer

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