Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

5.7/10 1953 4K 9 min

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.

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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

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Paul Tomkowicz

Paul Tomkowicz

Himself

Tommy Tweed

Tommy Tweed

Narrator

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