
Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist
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Kirby Dick’s documentary delves into the life of Bob Flanagan, a performance artist and writer who used his battle with cystic fibrosis and his extreme masochistic practices as a form of expression. The film provides an unflinching look at Flanagan’s unique way of coping with his illness, blending dark humor with raw vulnerability. Notably, the documentary won the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.
Duration:1h 30min
Release:1997
Release Date:1997-01-24
Genre:Documentary
Director:Kirby Dick
Actors:Bob Flanagan, Kathe Burkhart, Kirby Dick, Richard Kopelle, Rita Valencia, Sarah Doucette, Sheree Rose
Country:United States of America
Awards:3 wins & 8 nominations total
TMDB:6.9
Rotten Tomatoes:92%
FilmAffinity:7.4
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