In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian

This documentary tells the story of Elizabeth Tashjian, a true eccentric, who owned and ran the Nut Museum in Old Lyme, CT for many years in her home. She was famous and appeared many times on the Johnny Carson Show among others. This documentary starts in her later years, as she is experiencing difficulties with the town for not paying her property taxes.

It is a sad and touching documentary which was filmed during the period when she loses her home. Tears welled up in my eyes. Her spirit, however, was not completely crushed. Ms. Tashjian is a strong willed woman with a unique flair.

The issue that this movie makes the viewer think about, and not in a heavy handed - preachy sort of way is caring for our elderly who have no one to care for them.

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