Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman
1953•9m•5.9•Released
Documentary
A self-narrated portrait of a Polish immigrant in Winnipeg whose unglamorous job keeping streetcar switches working reveals dignity, resilience, and pride in everyday labor.
Director
Roman Kroitor
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Paul Tomkowicz
Himself
Tommy Tweed
Narrator
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Roman Kroitor
Producer
Tom Daly
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