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.
The Automat (2021) is now streaming with subscription on Max
Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Mel Brooks , Colin Powell , Carl Reiner , Elliott Gould , Howard Schultz
Lisa Hurwitz
A Slice of Pie Productions