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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

2 January 1953| 9 min

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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Documentary

Cast

Paul Tomkowicz

Paul Tomkowicz

Tommy Tweed

Tommy Tweed

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