The Automat recounts the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, which served affordable food to millions of New Yorkers and Philadelphians for more than a century.
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
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"A thousand words": Tells the personal story of a quiet Vietnam War veteran and how his children attempt to understand him. "The great cheesesteak debate": A war wages in the streets of Philadelphia - who has the best cheesesteak? "Rosalie's journey": An Aboriginal woman's life changes when she is plucked from obscurity to star in the 1955 acclaimed film 'Jedda'. "Texas hospitality": Examines the final meal requests from a number of exucuted prisoners from the state of Texas. "Journeys": Explores the universal issues of space and human relations in over-populated Bombay. "Foxhole": The paths of two decorated soldiers take an unexpected turn.
Pressure Cooker
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Documents an entire school year at Frankford High School in Philadelphia with culinary arts teacher Wilma Stephenson, a tough and passionate teacher who shows her students how to work hard toward their goals as she prepares them to compete in a one-day cook-off with scholarships on the line where top chefs judge the students' skills and talents.
Reading Terminal Market
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VHS format. Describes the history of public markets and the Reading Terminal Market in particular. This tape shows the growth of Philadelphia and its markets dating from 1690 on.
Sandwiches That You Will Like
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Celebrates the sandwich by visiting eateries all across the United States and discussing their sandwiches with patrons and servers. Includes visits to Geno's, Pat's, George's and Chickies Italian Deli in Philadelphia.
South Philly Italian Style
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VHS format. A traditional Italian wedding is used as a backdrop to showcase the rich culture of South Philadelphia's Italian neighborhood in this documentary.