Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

5.9

1953-01-02

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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Paul Tomkowicz

Himself

Tommy Tweed

Narrator

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

Cast

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