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It's Pizza Time

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Length: 00:06:07

A night with Tom Witkowski, “Pizza Time” delivery guy. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

Tom Witkowski is one of the most anticipated men in Portland, Maine.  When he knocks on a door, and says, "Pizza time," the night's just getting started.  Ride along on a busy night in the life of one of Portland's best pizza delivery guys.

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I like this

I have no idea why I find the life of a pizza delivery guy this interesting but I love it.

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american job

Great moments of friendly entertainment from the deliverer to his customer's homes, includes his feel for being in the moment without the next taking over.

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Pepperoni or Veggie Lovers', deep-dish or thin-crust, pizza is a beloved american staple. Tom Witkowski's been delivering it for Pizza Time, in Portland, Maine, for a year-and-a-half. With a knock and a smile, he's a highly anticipated visitor in homes all across town. Independent producer Alex Malmude brings us this story of his busy night.

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