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Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1997 · 90 min · English
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- Directed by
- Kirby Dick
- Starring
- Bob Flanagan, Kathe Burkhart, Richard Kopelle, Rita Valencia, Sarah Doucette, Sheree Rose
This unflinching documentary explores the life and death of Bob Flanagan, a performer who developed supermasochistic acts as a way to cope with cystic fibrosis and its physical limitations. Director Kirby Dick examines Flanagan's avant-garde performances, where he transformed pain and anguish into a unique form of art. The film also delves into a complex and unexpected romance with a dominatrix, adding another layer to Flanagan's extraordinary and challenging story.
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