The Automat (2021)

09/02/2021 (US) • 1h 19m

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new york city

food

food industry

vending machine

automat

food culture

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