The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle, Jo Ann Havrilla, William Hall Jr., Jo Ann Havrilla

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Lord, I tell you one thing... she sho' do know how to throw a fit!" - Hoke Colburn

Why watch this? The strain between rich and poor, black and white, are featured here. 

Plot Summary: This story follows an evolving relationship between a stubborn, elderly Jewish widow, Daisy Werthan, and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, in Atlanta starting in the late 1940s. Following an accident, Daisy's son insists she hire a driver. Though she initially resists, Hoke's patience and steadfastness slowly break through her defenses. Over the course of 25 years, their relationship grows from a professional arrangement into an unlikely and enduring friendship that transcends racial and social conventions. 

Dad's Preview: This poignant Southern film, which centers on a snobby, rich white woman and her tolerant black driver, Hoke, captured the hearts of film-goers and Academy voters alike. Today, it's hard to watch Miss Daisy ordering poor Hoke to do her bidding. But back then, in the deep South, the smart black men did what they had to do to keep from getting beaten or killed. People loose sight of that. The film is about Hoke's courage to remain patient, calm, and stay employed. In the end, he wins her over, earning her friendship and respect. It won four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Screenplay and Best Make-up. Freeman should have won the Best Actor award, but was snubbed, true to form.

The Zanuck Company; Warner Bros.