It's hard to believe the 1989 movie Driving Miss Daisy came out 28 years ago. The charming film about a Southern woman (Daisy, played by Jessica Tandy) and her chauffeur (Hoke, played by Morgan Freeman) tackled the subjects of racism, antisemitism, and aging in a gentle yet emotional manner. We are led to believe it may be a redemption story, but the change in Daisy's outlook is less dramatic and more realistic than it could have been. The movie won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Jessica Tandy. Let's learn some more about Driving Miss Daisy.
9. Three men crossing the railroad tracks in the movie are descendants of the character of Hoke was based on.
That’s pretty cool to find the descendants of the actual person that was used as a basis for the movie.
8. The author based the story on his grandmother and her driver.
Will Coleman was the driver’s name and his grandmother’s name was Lena Fox.
Oh, you didn't know Driving Miss Daisy was based on real events? Learn more about the film at TVOM.