The Automat

Release Date: 2021-09-02

Runtime: 79

Languages: English

Rating: 7

Votes: 18

Genres: Documentary | History

Director: Lisa Hurwitz

Description: The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective o...The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.Read More

Production Companies:

A Slice of Pie Productions