‘Driving Miss Daisy’ is a 1989 American film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Alfred Uhry, based on Uhry’s play of the same name. The film stars Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, and Dan Aykroyd.
The movie shows 25 years in the life of an elderly Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan, and her chauffeur, Hoke Colburn. He’s hired by her son, Boolie, when she can no longer drive herself. At first, Miss Daisy objects to the changes in her life. But eventually, the two transcend their differences to become lifelong friends.
At the 62nd Academy Awards, ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ received nine nominations, and won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Tandy), Best Makeup, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
At the age of 81, Jessica Tandy became the oldest actress to win an Academy Award. The movie was well received by critics, with particular emphasis on Morgan Freeman’s and Jessica Tandy’s performances.
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