I've just finished watching the DVD of this today and loved it. Have tear trails down the cheeks and feeling like a better person for watching something worthwhile. After being traumatised with Old Yeller as a kid (I cried for days!) I am always wary of animal films but this was a winner. Great actors, great story and especially a great bear. Had no idea of this "back" story to Winnie the Pooh and was so pleased to find out about it. Do yourself a favour and spend the time to get hold of this one. I know its setting is World War 1; but the focus is not there, rather it is on the love of man for animal and animal for man (and other animals).
Review of A Bear Named Winnie
