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Feature film — 1953

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953)

5.90h 9mDocumentary

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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A high-signal pick with 14 votes.

ONF | NFB

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Director: Roman Kroitor

On screen

Cast & crew

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Paul Tomkowicz

Himself

T

Tommy Tweed

Narrator

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