Plot Summary: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.
This is the story of Wojtek the Bear - a magnificent 500lb bear who fought in World War Two alongside a band of Polish soldiers, shared their beer and cigarettes, and eventually their fate. Told by those that knew him and those that are captivated by his legend, his story captures the imagination and tells a very different war tale.