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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

1953· 0h 9m

Documentary

Directed by Roman Kroitor

5.9/ 10

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Overview

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.

Cast

Paul Tomkowicz

Himself

Tommy Tweed

Narrator

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