Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

1h 30m
Documentary
6.9

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

Bob Flanagan
Himself
Sheree Rose
Herself
Kirby Dick
Interviewer
Kathe Burkhart
Interviewer
Rita Valencia
Interviewer
Sarah Doucette
Herself
Richard Kopelle
Himself

Crew

Kirby Dick
Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer
Dody Dorn
Editor, Associate Producer
Sheree Rose
Director of Photography, Associate Producer
Jonathan Dayton
Director of Photography

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