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- 2022 · Documentary · 1h 19m
The Automat is a 2021 American documentary directed and produced by Lisa Hurwitz and written by Michael Levine. It is about the automats once operated by Horn & Hardart. It features an original song by Mel Brooks. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021.
- Philip Lucas
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Michael Levine
Sep 22, 2022 · Learn about the Automat, a self-service restaurant that offered fresh cooked meals in a commissary-style eatery. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of this 2021 documentary featuring Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, and more.
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- Documentary, History
- Lisa Hurwitz
- 2022-09-22
Mar 25, 2022 · The Automat is a film by Lisa Hurwitz that pays tribute to the largest restaurant chain in the US, which fed customers with pre-ordered meals and coffee via a dumbwaiter. It features interviews with former customers, employees, and celebrities who remember the Automat's charm, cuisine, and social impact.
Synopsis: Featuring an original new song written and performed by Mel Brooks, THE AUTOMAT tells 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.
The Automat is a film that explores the history and legacy of the Horn & Hardart restaurants, which offered self-service meals in coin-operated machines for over a century. Featuring interviews with celebrities, historians, and former employees, the film celebrates the nostalgia and social impact of this American icon.
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- Documentary
- Lisa Hurwitz
Jul 13, 2012 · The Automat: Birth of a Fast Food Nation. Over a century after Horn & Hardart opened its first Automat in New York City, take a look back at America’s first fast food chain. By: Christopher...
Nominee of Four 2022 Critics Choice Awards. View Screening Dates! →. RENT THE AUTOMAT ON APPLE US! →. Rent the automat on Amazon uk! →. STREAM the Automat on KANOPY US/CA! →. GET THE AUTOMAT ON DVD FROM Horn & Hardart Coffee! →.
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