The Automat

Documentary centers on the vending machine popularized in the 20th century taht offered fresh cooked meals in a commissary-style eatery.
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.