Overview
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.
Details
Release Date
2011-10-22
Runtime
59 min
Status
Released
Budget
$0M
Language
EN
Cast
Romi Aboulafia
Irena
Brian Blessed
Narrator
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