Philadelphia Films: Videos from the Tri-Co Libraries

Streaming and DVD.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. ALSO STREAMING IN KANOPY.

DVD. "The great cheesesteak debate": A war wages in the streets of Philadelphia - who has the best cheesesteak?

Streaming and DVD. 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. ALSO STREAMING IN AVON AND KANOPY.

DVD copy of archival VHS tape. 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.

DVD. 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.

DVD copy of archval VHS tape. A traditional Italian wedding is used as a backdrop to showcase the rich culture of South Philadelphia's Italian neighborhood in this documentary.