Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

Nov 7 1997 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary

The story of Robert Flanagan, a man who was born with cystic fibrosis and told he wouldn't live past 20, who through a unique odyssey of masochism, art and love found a way to live decades past his expiration date.

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Plot

Documentary about writer and performance artist Bob Flanagan who died at 43 of cystic fibrosis. His life was indicated by pain from the beginning and he started to develop sadomasochistic practices, which he developed finally into performances.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Kirby Dick

Cast

Bob Flanagan, Sheree Rose, Kathe Burkhart

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sick-the Life and Death of Bob Flanagan-Supermasochist

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 8 nominations

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Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997) - trailer
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1,758
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
82
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