Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

Ceremony Year: 1990Category: Best PictureReleased: 1989

Nominated Talent & Credits

Richard D. Zanuck— Richard D. Zanuck and Lili Fini Zanuck, Producers

Lili Fini Zanuck— Richard D. Zanuck and Lili Fini Zanuck, Producers

Synopsis / Overview

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.

Historical Academy Record

BEST PICTURE — 62nd Academy Awards (1990)

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