Driving Miss Daisy reinforces the lesson that every stage of our life is precious and should never be taken for granted. Craig Ruvere
Set in the late 1940s through the early 1970s in Atlanta, Georgia, Driving Miss Daisy is a poignant story of an unlikely friendship that blossoms over twenty-five years. Based on a true story, the film centers on Daisy Werthan, a fiercely independent, elderly Jewish widow and former schoolteacher. Watch Driving Miss Daisy 1989
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: Driving Miss Daisy won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. At age 80, Jessica Tandy became the oldest person to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Daisy. The True Story Behind 'Driving Miss Daisy' -
Hoke, however, is patient and persistent, slowly winning her over with his dignity and humor. As they navigate the changing landscape of the American South—from the segregation of the Jim Crow era to the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement—their relationship evolves from employer and employee to deep, mutual respect.
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