Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist
Jan 24 1997
•2h 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.
Cast
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Bob Flanagan
Himself
Sheree Rose
Herself
Kirby Dick
Interviewer
Kathe Burkhart
Interviewer
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