Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Kirby Dick

Release Date:

7 November 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

Documentary about writer and performance artist Bob Flanagan who died at 43 of cystic fibrosis. His...

Plot Keywords:

Cystic Fibrosis | Sexual Sadism | Dominatrix | Sadomasochism | Controversial

Awards:

3 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Kathe Burkhart	...	Interviewer
Kirby Dick	...	Interviewer
Bob Flanagan	...	Himself
Sheree Rose	...	Herself
Rita Valencia	...	Interviewer
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sarah Doucette	...	Herself

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

UK:18 (cut) | Australia:R | France:-16 | New Zealand:R18

Company:

Sick-the Life and Death of Bob Flanagan-Supermasochist

Quotes:

Bob Flanagan: I want a wealthy collector to finance an installation in which a video camera will be placed in the coffin with my body, connected to a screen on the wall, and whenever he wants to, the patron can see how I'm coming along.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Indie Sex: Extremes (2007) (TV)

Powerful. Genius. Freakishly Hard for Guys to Watch.

I was fortunate enough to watch this in an intimate setting with an introduction by Kirby himself. I have never responded so much to a move than this one.

I gave it a 10 because i could not find anything the movie lacked. The way it portrayed the main character, Bob Flanagan, in such a real way was just good. It didn't sway from the point, it didn't have useless commentary like other documentary style movies, and it wasn't ever, ever boring. The vivid images that go uncensored on the screen will make you cringe, laugh, and cry all within a few moments. I am glad i took the time to see this. Rent it soon.