“She can say anything she likes, but she can’t fire you.”

The Bosque Film Society cordially invites all members as well as those interested in becoming members to attend its monthly members-only FILM APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE MOVIES featuring 1989 comedy-drama film “DRIVING MISS DAISY” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at The Cliftex Theatre in Clifton with an introductory presentation by Bosque Film Society founding board member and historian Bryan Davis.

Directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Alfred Uhry, based on his 1987 play of the same name, DRIVING MISS DAISY stars Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd with Freeman reprising his role from the original Off-Broadway production.

Miss Daisy, an old Jewish woman, and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. The story defines Daisy and her point of view through a network of relationships and emotions by focusing on her home life, synagogue, friends, family, fears and concerns over a 25-year period.

Since she can no longer drive living in Atlanta, 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. Miss Daisy refuses to allow him to drive her anywhere at first, but Hoke slowly wins her over with his native good graces.

Driving Miss Daisy was a critical and commercial success upon its release and at the 62nd Academy Awards received nine nominations, and won four: Best Picture, Best Actress for Tandy, Best Makeup, and Best Adapted Screenplay. As of 2024, it is the most recent PG-rated film to have won Best Picture.

Specifically serving its membership, the 2024 Film Appreciation Night At The Movies Series will include upcoming presentations of Seven Samurai (1954) Sept. 24 introduced by E. Brett Voss, the 2nd Annual Halloween Party featuring Young Frankenstein (1974) Oct. 29 introduced by Miriam Wallace, Legends of the Fall (1994) Nov. 26 introduced by William Godby, and the 5th Annual Christmas Party featuring Die Hard (1994) Dec. 17 introduced by J Matt Wallace.

Since this will be a private showing, BYOB will be allowed, and the theatre concession stand will be open for purchases. Although the event will be closed to the public, those wishing to become Bosque Film Society members Tuesday night will be admitted.

For more information and details about becoming a Bosque Film Society member, visit our website at: https://bosquefilm.com/membership/.