Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997)

24/01/1997
Documentary
1h 30m

Overview

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.

  • Kirby DickDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $116,806

Keywords

  • funeral
  • fetishism
  • sadomasochism
  • terminal illness
  • disease
  • bdsm

Top Billed Cast

Bob Flanagan

Himself

Sheree Rose

Herself

Kirby Dick

Kirby Dick

Interviewer

Kathe Burkhart

Interviewer

Rita Valencia

Interviewer

Sarah Doucette

Herself

Richard Kopelle

Himself

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