In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian (2005)

Some three years in the making, In a Nutshell is a documentary on Elizabeth Yegsa Tashjian -- a one-time concert violinist, heralded artist, Christian Science healer, late TV celebrity and founder of the Nut Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. In her 90s, she became a ward of the state and confined to a nursing home against her will. This feature-length film focuses on her fight to preserve her identity and regain her life.

Director: Don Bernier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian about?
Some three years in the making, In a Nutshell is a documentary on Elizabeth Yegsa Tashjian -- a one-time concert violinist, heralded artist, Christian Science healer, late TV celebrity and founder of the Nut Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. In her 90s, she became a ward of the state and confined to a nursing home against her will. This feature-length film focuses on her fight to preserve her identity and regain her life.
Who directed In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian?
In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian was directed by Don Bernier.
How long is In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian?
In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian?
In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian is a Documentary film.