Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

Year: 1997

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Kirby Dick

Documentary

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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