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Driving Miss Daisy
6.2
/10
1,091 Ratings

Synopsis

Elderly Jewish widow Daisy is determined to maintain her independence. But when she crashes her car, her son arranges for her to have a chauffeur, an African-American man named Hoke. Daisy and Hoke’s relationship gets off to a rocky start, but they gradually form a close friendship over the years.

Our take

Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning play, this tale of a hard-won friendship between an elderly Jewish woman and her African-American driver was lauded for addressing racism, injustice and prejudice while conveying a message of tolerance. The film nabbed 4 Oscars, including Best Picture!