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The Automat (2021)

Directed by Lisa Hurwitz

Documentary | History

Overview

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.

Length 79 minutes

Actors

Mel Brooks | John W. Romas | Carl Reiner | Krystyna Romas | Alec Shuldiner | Wilson Goode | Elliott Gould | Howard Schultz | Norris Horn | Steve Stollman | Roy Rosenbaum | Marianne Hardart | Lorraine Diehl | Lisa Keller | Edwin K. Daly Jr. | Bill Romas | Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Colin Powell | Paul Hardart | Apache Ramos | Ron Barrett

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
11/22/2022TVStreamingTV7.5 stars
 

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