Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997)
• January 24th, 1997 • 1h 30min
Documentary
Overview
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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