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The Automat (2021) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2021 · 79 mins · English
- Echo score 84
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- Directed by
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Starring
- Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Elliott Gould, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Wilson Goode, Colin Powell
This documentary explores the history of Horn & Hardart, a beloved restaurant chain that once inspired the concept of Starbucks. Through the recollections of former patrons, the film chronicles the rise of the iconic eatery, where generations of Americans shared meals and coffee at communal tables. It examines the chain's remarkable success and its eventual struggle to adapt to the changing landscape of American dining and the rise of fast food.
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