Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

5.9IMDb Score
Released:1953-01-02
Duration:9 min
Country:Canada
Director:Roman Kroitor
Actors:Paul Tomkowicz, Tommy Tweed
Production:ONF | NFB

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.

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