The preservers of history at the Petersen Automotive Museum are putting on another screening of an American Classic. On May 14th at 7:00 p.m. come on down to the Petersen for a night of film nostalgia but more importantly for $1 milkshakes! You simply can’t beat the simple pleasure that this combo offers.

According to the event itinerary this screening of Driving Miss Daisy is free admission and free popcorn will  also be provided. The mouth watering food from Johnny Rockets will be on hand at the screening as well providing snacks and drinks for purchase.

The following is an excerpt from the synopsis of the film found on the Petersen site: “Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy affectionately covers the 25-year relationship between a wealthy, strong-willed Southern matron (Jessica Tandy) and her equally indomitable Black chauffer, Hoke (Morgan Freeman).

Both employer and employee are outsiders, Hoke because of the color of his skin, Miss Daisy because she is Jewish in a WASP-dominated society. At the same time, Hoke cannot fathom Miss Daisy’s cloistered inability to grasp the social changes that are sweeping the South in the 1960s. Nor can Miss Daisy understand why Hoke’s people are so indignant.”

Please note that RSVP is required. To save your place for the event you can call (323) 964-6370 or send an e-mail to sscott@petersen.org. Be sure to check out the Petersen Automotive Museum’s homepage to stay up to date as their monthly calendar is always full of exhibits and special events.