Documentary ·History · United States of America · 2021 · 1h 19m

The Automat

The Automat poster
Director
Lisa Hurwitz
Cast
Mel Brooks as Self John W. Romas as Self Carl Reiner as Self Krystyna Romas as Self Alec Shuldiner as Self Wilson Goode as Self
Crew
Philip Lucas — Director of Photography Sandra Chandler — Director of Photography Stephen Cocklin — Director of Photography Jonathan Deaver — Director of Photography Paul Mailman — Director of Photography Riley Gibson — Director of Photography
Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
new york cityfoodfood industryvending machineautomatfood culture
Key Collaborators
Lisa Hurwitz Director Philip Lucas Director of Photography Sandra Chandler Director of Photography Stephen Cocklin Director of Photography Jonathan Deaver Director of Photography Paul Mailman Director of Photography Riley Gibson Director of Photography André Mascarenhas Director of Photography Daniel Vital Director of Photography Michael Levine Editor Russell Greene Editor Hummie Mann Original Music Composer
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