Liz & Nancy
a documentary film
As memory unravels and roles reverse, witness love's resilience in life's final chapter.
In our documentary Liz & Nancy, we present an unflinching and intimate portrait of what it means to care for parents in the final stages of life. Told through the lens of a daughter tending to her mother with Alzheimer’s while simultaneously caring for her mother-in-law who suffers from vascular dementia, the film explores the emotional, physical, and psychological toll of caregiving, an experience millions silently endure.
This story is deeply personal, but profoundly universal. As Liz navigates the shifting landscape between roles—child, caregiver, advocate—we witness the heartbreak of watching loved ones disappear, and the courage required to keep going.
More than a story about illness, Liz & Nancy is a reflection on love, identity, and the strength it takes to show up every day. With your support, we can bring visibility to caregivers everywhere, spark critical conversations around elder care, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease, by creating a film that not only moves audiences, but also serves as a tool for advocacy, education, change and hope.
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Melinda Frame
DIRECTOR / VIDEOGRAPHER / EDITOR
Melinda Frame is a three-time Regional Emmy® Award-winning producer, director, cinematographer, writer, and editor. She began her career in New York City, working in broadcast documentary television as a director and producer, before returning to her home state of New Mexico—where she expanded her craft behind the camera and in the edit room. Often working as a one-woman crew, Melinda brings a rare intimacy to her work, developing deep connections with the people she films. This approach fosters immersive, emotionally rich storytelling told through a distinctly personal lens.
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Suzanne Mitchell
PRODUCER
Suzanne is an award-winning director and producer of documentary films, with work premiering in theaters and on leading platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Paramount+, and other top-tier networks and streamers. As a Co-Executive Producer and Showrunner, she has helmed acclaimed series recognized for their excellence, earning two Emmys, two Gracie Awards, an Omni Intermedia Award, a Cine Golden Eagle, and the 2024 Erik Barnouw Award. Suzanne has found deep purpose in creating powerful, emotionally resonant films for non-profit organizations, mass media companies, and the independent film community, using her storytelling talents to spotlight unsung heroes and elevate humanitarian, health, and environmental causes across the globe.
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Elizabeth Olton Marrs
PRODUCER
Elizabeth Olton Marrs is an award-winning actor and former college professor of Art History, but most importantly, she is Nancy Olton’s daughter. “This documentary is a deeply personal exploration, inspired by my mother and the evolving nature of our relationship over time. Nancy made the world a better place through her actions. She didn’t suffer fools gladly, but her sharp honesty was always balanced by a marvelous wit. At the heart of this film is Nancy’s unwavering dedication to service, education, and fearlessness, qualities that defined her life and influenced mine.”