6.8 Documentary History

The Automat

2021
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2021-09-02
Status
Released
Original Title
The Automat
Runtime
1h 19m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
A Slice of Pie Productions
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.
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