The story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan and her relationship with her black chauffeur, Hoke. From an initial mere work relationship grew in 25 years a strong friendship between the two very different characters, in a time when those types of relationships were shunned.
Keywords:
Individual
Chauffeur
Culture clash
Self-discovery
Widow
1970s
Atlanta
Pulitzer prize
Civil rights
Racial segregation
Based on play or musical
Car accident
Unlikely friendship
Elderly
African american servant
1940s
1950s
1960s
Elderly lady
Race relations
Movie tag line: "The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship."
Character: Hoke Colburn
Character: Daisy Werthan
Character: Boolie Werthan
Character: Florine Werthan
Character: Idella