She's a Railroader (1978)
Karen Zaitchik jumps on and off moving boxcars, throws switches, pulls brakes and uncouples freights with ease and confidence. She's a railroader for CN and that's what this 21-year-old highly individualistic woman wants out of life for the moment. This colourful short film shows how Karen manages in the traditionally male world of the railroad.
Director: Barbara Tranter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cinematography: Jan-Marie Martell
Editing: Bruce Giesbrecht
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
workplace, railroad, working woman, railroad worker, gender equality
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is She's a Railroader about?
- Karen Zaitchik jumps on and off moving boxcars, throws switches, pulls brakes and uncouples freights with ease and confidence. She's a railroader for CN and that's what this 21-year-old highly individualistic woman wants out of life for the moment. This colourful short film shows how Karen manages in the traditionally male world of the railroad.
- Who directed She's a Railroader?
- She's a Railroader was directed by Barbara Tranter.
- How long is She's a Railroader?
- She's a Railroader has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is She's a Railroader?
- She's a Railroader is a Documentary film.
- Where was She's a Railroader produced?
- She's a Railroader was produced in Canada.