MJFF-The Automat Sun 3-10 11:00 AM Free Screening PMA - N.A. - (Portland, ME)

Documentary / 2018 / USA / 80 minimum Free Screening with Director Horn & Hardart Automats were Americas 1st major fast-food chain. Filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz investigates the rise and fall of this unique institution that bridged the diversity of class, language, gender and race in the urban melting pots of the East Coast. Featuring interviews with Mel Brooks, Elliott Gould, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Colin Powell and many others who loved visiting the Automat. Director Lisa Hurwitz attending to discuss this work in progress. This event is free but tickets are required to attend. There is no charge for reserving tickets.