Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

1997 1h 30m EN

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★7.1TMDB · 28

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kirby Dick
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kirby Dick, shot by Kirby Dick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kirby Dick shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Bob Flanagan and Sheree Rose and Kirby Dick carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0120126 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kirby Dick directs. Kirby Dick behind the camera. Kirby Dick cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
229 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Kirby Dick, shot by Kirby Dick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Kirby Dick shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bob Flanagan and Sheree Rose and Kirby Dick carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0120126 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.