The Automat
6.8(23)20211h 19mEN
Directed by Lisa Hurwitz
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.
new york cityfoodfood industryvending machineautomatfood culture
