The Automat
2021 · 1h 19m · Documentary, History · United States of America
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.
Directed by
Lisa HurwitzWritten by
Michael Levine6.2Smart score
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