The Automat
Type:DocumentaryRuntime:1h 19m
Year:2021Language:EnglishRated:10+DOCUMENTARYHISTORY
Director:Lisa Hurwitz
Writer:Michael Levine
Actors:Mel BrooksJohn W. RomasCarl Reiner
Stream at:Amazon PrimeHBO Max
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.