In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian(2005)
80 min · Documentary · Directed by Don Bernier
Released
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Theatrical
- January 22, 2005