This event is in the past.It took place on December 11, 2025 at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
DocumentaryDocumentaryLisa Hurwitz's documentary explores the rise and fall of the Automat, those gleaming coin-operated cafeterias that fed millions of New Yorkers. Screening at this welcoming JCC with its family-friendly vibe and forest setting.
Historical documentary
Culinary nostalgia
Community event
Film screening
Tips
🚗arrive early — parking can be far from entrance
The Automat, Directed by Lisa Hurwitz
DocumentaryDocumentaryLisa Hurwitz's documentary explores the rise and fall of the Automat, those gleaming coin-operated cafeterias that fed millions of New Yorkers. Screening at this welcoming JCC with its family-friendly vibe and forest setting.
Historical documentary
Culinary nostalgia
Community event
Film screening
Tips
🚗arrive early — parking can be far from entrance
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