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Driving Miss Daisy Premieres in Theaters - December 15, 1989

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On this day, December 15, 1989, Driving Miss Daisy premiered in theaters. Starring Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, and Dan Aykroyd, this heartfelt drama tells the story of the evolving friendship between Daisy Werthan, an elderly Jewish widow, and Hoke Colburn, her African-American chauffeur, set against the backdrop of the American South from the 1940s to the 1970s.

The film was a critical and commercial success, earning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Jessica Tandy, Best Adapted Screenplay for Alfred Uhry, and Best Makeup. Morgan Freeman’s performance as Hoke also received widespread praise, solidifying the film as a timeless classic.
 
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