The Automat

The Automat

6.9

Sep 02 2021

1h 19m

Documentary, History

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.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Self

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Self

Colin Powell

Colin Powell

Self

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Self