
Filip Konowal: The Man Behind the Medal
2017
47 min
DirectorJames E. Motluk
Release Year2017
Synopsis
Follows the life of Filip Konowal, the only Ukrainian Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross, awarded for his part in the Battle of Hill 70 and Vimy Ridge. His war-time exploits are almost unbelievable, killing 22 of the enemy in 48 hours, sometimes with his bare hands.






