Movie Description:
Millions of people know the stories of A.A. Milne but few people are aware that a real bear inspired them. Milne and hisson Christopher met a realWinnie at the London Zoo in 1926. A Bear Named Winnie is based on the story of that amazingbear. World War I has just begun. AVeterinarian with the 34th FortGarry Horse Division is traveling by train with other soldiers when he buys a bear cub at a rest stop. He names herWinnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg and she travels with them all the way toSalisbury Plainin England. When Harry`sregiment is sent to fight inFrance, the young vet knows Winnie can`tgo. He finds a home for her at the London Zoo, promising to return as soon as the war is over and take her back toCanada. While Harry and his friends fight in France, Winnie becomes the star attract-ion at the zoo. For children of London,she becomes a symbol of friendship and hope.
