Storyline

An elderly Jewish widow living in Atlanta can no longer drive. Her son insists she allow him to hire a driver, which in the 1950s meant a black man. She resists any change in her life but, Hoke, the driver is hired by her son. She refuses to allow him to drive her anywhere at first, but Hoke slowly wins her over with his native good graces. The movie is directly taken from a stage play and does show it. It covers over twenty years of the pair's life together as they slowly build a relationship that transcends their differences.

Plot Keywords

jewish, mother son relationship, interracial friendship, illiteracy, funeral, elevator, cemetery, car accident, atlanta georgia, anti semitism, racism, chauffeur, police, segregation, synagogue, widow, african american, 1950s, old age, gardening

Short Review

This is a chamber movie with the courage to stay small and resonant.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 12.99, Track Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Price: 39.99, Track Hd Price: 12.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Hd Price: 39.99

2. Amazon Video : From $2.99 to rent, From $12.99 to buy

3. Microsoft Store : Rent From $2.99

4. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 2.99]