The Automat

Name: The Automat
Director: Lisa Hurwitz
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2021-09-02
Duration: 79 min
Cast: Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas, Alec Shuldiner

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2021 · 79 min · Documentary · History · TMDB 6.8/10

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.

Directed by Lisa Hurwitz

Cast

Mel Brooks — Self
John W. Romas — Self
Carl Reiner — Self
Krystyna Romas — Self
Alec Shuldiner — Self