Behind the scenes

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman

1953Movie9 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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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Directed by
Roman Kroitor

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Facts

January 2, 1953 · 9 min · Documentary

Released
January 2, 1953
Runtime
9 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country