The Automat
The Automat
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.

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Mel BrooksMel Brooks
Carl ReinerCarl Reiner
Elliott GouldElliott Gould
Howard SchultzHoward Schultz
Ruth Bader GinsburgRuth Bader Ginsburg
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