800 pounds of dry ice encase Bredo Morstoel, a Norwegian frozen by his grandson in 1983, in a TUFF SHED in Nederland, Colorado.
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800 pounds of dry ice encase Bredo Morstoel, a Norwegian frozen by his grandson in 1983, in a TUFF SHED in Nederland, Colorado.
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Synopsis
Bredo Morstoel lies frozen under 800 pounds of dry ice in a TUFF SHED behind his grandson's home in Nederland, Colorado. Since 1983, when his grandson Trygve Bauge preserved him after death, Bredo has become a symbol of the legal rights of the temporarily dead. Filmmakers Robin, Kathy, and Shelly Beeck, with assistance from Michael Moore, document the unusual circumstances surrounding Bredo's preservation and the impact it has had on discussions about life, death, and the law over five years of filming.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bredo Morstoel, the frozen Norwegian.
- See the TUFF SHED in Nederland, Colorado.
- Find out why Bredo became a symbol of legal rights.
Did You Know
- Bredo Morstoel has been frozen since 1983.
- The TUFF SHED holds 800 pounds of dry ice.
- Trygve Bauge, Bredo's grandson, was deported back to Norway.
- The documentary took five years to film.
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Who is Bredo Morstoel?
Bredo Morstoel is a Norwegian man who was frozen by his grandson in 1983 and has been lying under 800 pounds of dry ice in a TUFF SHED in Colorado.
Where is Bredo Morstoel kept?
Bredo Morstoel is kept in a TUFF SHED behind his grandson's castle-like house in Nederland, Colorado.
What happened to Trygve Bauge?
Trygve Bauge, Bredo Morstoel's grandson, has been deported back to Norway.
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