CinemaOSMovie · 1997 · 1h 30m

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

71%(28)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byKirby Dick

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Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
January 24, 1997
Revenue
$116,806
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Sick-the Life and Death of Bob Flanagan-Supermasochist

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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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Directed by
Kirby Dick
Kirby Dick
Produced by
Kirby Dick
Kirby Dick

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