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Classic Movie “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989)

Published: April 17, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: April 24, 2025
Where: Columbus Library

Address: 742 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019, United States

Phone: +1 212-586-5098

Set in the mid-20th-century American South, “Driving Miss Daisy” follows the evolving relationship between Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy), a stubborn, aging Jewish widow, and Hoke Colburn (Morgan Freeman), her patient and dignified Black chauffeur. Initially resistant to Hoke’s presence, Daisy gradually softens as they navigate decades of societal changes, personal struggles, and the lingering prejudices of the segregated South. Through humor, quiet moments, and mutual respect, their bond deepens into an unlikely but profound friendship, offering a poignant reflection on race, class, and human connection.

Time: 11:00 am — 1:00 pm EST

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