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Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

1997 · 1h 30m · N/A Documentary
Directed by Kirby Dick

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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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91%
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Fresh

This bold, intense, and uncompromising expose of S&M takes audiences to places thay have not been before; in moments, it's tough to watch but quite rewarding at the end.

Emanuel Levy, Variety
Fresh

Flanagan and Rose prove to be an exceptionally creative and intelligent couple who were able to turn their obsessions into art, albeit of a highly specialized kind and involving at times an overwhelmingly brutal exhibitionism.

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

One of the most agonizing films I have ever seen.

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh

Does a remarkable thing in presenting extreme, sometimes revolting material and simultaneously making us like and admire Flanagan.

Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

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