The film concludes in 1973, with Daisy now in a retirement home and Hoke visiting her as a loyal friend, marking the end of a relationship that transcended the social boundaries of its time.
: Despite its success, the film has faced criticism from those who feel it presents a patronizing or overly romanticized view of race relations in the pre-Civil Rights South. Watch Driving Miss Daisy 1989
The story begins when Daisy accidentally crashes her car into a neighbor’s yard. Convinced she is no longer safe behind the wheel, her son Boolie hires Hoke Colburn, an African-American chauffeur. Initially, Daisy is indignant and refuses to let Hoke drive her anywhere, seeing his presence as an infringement on her independence and a waste of money. The film concludes in 1973, with Daisy now
The True Story Behind 'Driving Miss Daisy' - The Smith Center Convinced she is no longer safe behind the
Driving Miss Daisy teaches us a lesson about aging - Craig Ruvere
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.