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Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

1997•1h 30m•7.0/10
Documentary

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7.0/10(27)

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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Sick-the Life and Death of Bob Flanagan-Supermasochist

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Bob Flanagan

Himself

Sheree Rose

Herself

Kirby Dick

Kirby Dick

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Kathe Burkhart

Interviewer

Rita Valencia

Interviewer

Sarah Doucette

Herself

Richard Kopelle

Himself

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