A heartwarming, intimate drama unfolds over 25 years, charting an unlikely friendship that transcends societal norms.
Melancholy and feel-good. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), Plex (free) and Tubi (free).
Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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