Remembering The Automat with a New Documentary

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Feb 15, 2022

Director Lisa Hurwitz's new documentary feature "The Automat" opens at Film Forum on February 18. Containing archival footage of Philadelphia and New York City, it chronicles the history of Horn & Hardart’s iconic eateries. Hurwitz joins us to talk the new film. Plus, we take your calls on your memories of The Automat in New York. 

This episode is guest-hosted by Matt Katz.

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