Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

Jan 24, 1997

1h 30m

★ 7.0

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.

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Bob Flanagan

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Sheree Rose

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Kirby Dick

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Kathe Burkhart

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Rita Valencia

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Sarah Doucette

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Richard Kopelle

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8.2

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