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Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

Documentary

1997, Movie, 1h 30min

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.

"Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist" — documentary movie produced in USA and released in 1997. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 30min. "Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist" is not currently available to stream in Singapore. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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Bob Flanagan died in 1996 after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. Performance artist, stand-up, diarist, poet and filmmaker, he is the unlikeliest movie hero of the year. But hero he is.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Russell Smith

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Flanagan's impish, endearing wit is surely the greatest surprise this utterly unique documentary has to offer.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Meet Bob Flanagan, a man who was born with a death sentence. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth, he was told he wouldn't live past 20. But Bob refused to accept his fate. Through a unique blend of masochism, art, and love, he found a way to live decades longer than anyone expected. This powerful documentary follows Bob's journey, from his home movies and performance videos to his time as a camp counselor for children with cystic fibrosis. Witness Bob's unapologetic embrace of life, even in the face of death, and discover how he found meaning and purpose in the most unexpected ways.

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