The Automat
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Automat
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 2, 2021
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
71%
Original Title
The Automat
Production Companies
A Slice of Pie Productions
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 of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
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