The Automat(2021)
6.7(22)1h 19m2021-09-02
DocumentaryHistory
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.
- Director:
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Writers:
- Michael Levine
- Producers:
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Lucas
- Composer:
- Hummie Mann
- Production:
- A Slice of Pie Productions
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Mel Brooks
Self
John W. Romas
John W. Romas
Self
Carl Reiner
Self
Krystyna Romas
Krystyna Romas
Self
Alec Shuldiner
Alec Shuldiner
Self
Wilson Goode
Wilson Goode
Self
Elliott Gould
Self
Howard Schultz
Self
Norris Horn
Norris Horn
Self
Steve Stollman
Steve Stollman
Self
Roy Rosenbaum
Roy Rosenbaum
Self
Marianne Hardart
Marianne Hardart
Self
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