Driving Miss Daisy

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:musical
gptkb:film
various formats
the original play
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
streaming services
gptkbp:based_on play by Alfred Uhry
gptkbp:box_office $145.8 million
145.8 million USD
gptkbp:budget $7.5 million
7.5 million USD
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Peter_James
gptkbp:costume_design gptkb:Ruth_E._Carter
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact considered a classic in American cinema
gptkbp:depicts the changing social dynamics in America
the changing social landscape of America
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Bruce_Beresford
gptkbp:director gptkb:Bruce_Beresford
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:J._Larry_Carroll
gptkbp:explores themes of race and friendship
gptkbp:features the character Boolie Werthan
the character Daisy Werthan
the character Hoke Colburn
themes of friendship and understanding
gptkbp:features_song gptkb:Hans_Zimmer
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Georgia
gptkbp:follows the relationship between a Jewish woman and her African American chauffeur
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
4 Academy Awards nominations
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:None
gptkbp:has_character gptkb:Boolie_Werthan
gptkb:Hoke_Colburn
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact explores race relations
adaptations in various media
inspiration for stage adaptations
cultural discussions on race and class
influence on American theater
influence on film adaptations of plays
influence on later films about race relations
gptkbp:has_editing_by gptkb:J._Larry_Carroll
gptkbp:has_genre gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_influenced subsequent works on race relations
gptkbp:has_language English
gptkbp:has_legacy inspired stage adaptations
inspired television adaptations
cultural references in other media
remains a classic film
influenced discussions on race and aging
gptkbp:has_performed_at numerous countries
gptkbp:has_quote “ I don’t need a driver.”
“ I’m not ready to be driven.”
“ You’re a good man, Hoke.”
“ You’re my best friend.”
“ You’re not my chauffeur.”
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:None
gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_setting gptkb:Atlanta,_Georgia
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:Driving_Miss_Daisy_(soundtrack)
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:friendship
gptkb:independence
aging
race relations
gptkbp:has_won multiple awards
gptkbp:home_media_release VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Driving Miss Daisy
gptkbp:influenced_by the original stage play
gptkbp:is_based_on play by Alfred Uhry
gptkbp:is_considered a classic American play
a poignant exploration of aging
a poignant exploration of cultural identity
a poignant exploration of friendship
a significant work in American drama.
gptkbp:is_noted_for its emotional depth
its character development
its dialogue
gptkbp:is_part_of American theater canon
Driving Miss Daisy franchise
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:the_Civil_Rights_Movement
the 20th century
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Boolie_Werthan
gptkb:Daisy_Werthan
gptkb:Hoke_Colburn
gptkbp:makeup_artist gptkb:Nick_Dudman
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Hans_Zimmer
gptkbp:performed_by theater companies worldwide
gptkbp:performed_in schools and universities
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1987
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Lynn_Roth
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkb:Amblin_Entertainment
gptkbp:release_date 1989-12-17
December 17, 1989
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1989
gptkbp:released_on December 12, 1989
gptkbp:remake gptkb:none
gptkbp:runtime 99 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Alfred_Uhry
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Atlanta,_Georgia
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Jessica_Tandy
gptkb:Dan_Aykroyd
gptkb:Morgan_Freeman
gptkbp:theme Racial segregation in the United States
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:won gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize_for_Drama
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Leading_Role
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Makeup
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor
gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award_for_Outstanding_Performance_by_a_Male_Actor_in_a_Supporting_Role
gptkb:Golden_Globe_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award_for_Outstanding_Performance_by_a_Cast_in_a_Motion_Picture
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Supporting_Role
gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award_for_Outstanding_Performance_by_a_Female_Actor_in_a_Leading_Role
Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Golden Globe for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Alfred_Uhry
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Alfred_Uhry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jessica_Tandy
gptkb:Dan_Aykroyd
gptkb:Morgan_Freeman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4