Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist
Movie • 1997 • Documentary
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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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It occurs offscreen, and we only here it referenced, we don’t hear sounds. We see someone gag on screen.
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This is difficult to answer. The BDSM shown in this film is very graphic, but both subjects of the film are enthusiastic about it. So yes, there is torture, but is it torture if its desired?
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Does someone die by suicide?
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The movie is about a BDSM couple. All violence is consensual.
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very graphic scenes of bodily harm, at the hands of himself and others (with consent). sexual /madochistic intent rather than suicidality.
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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Is there defecation?
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discussed and simulated with a sculpture but not shown
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Is someone sexually objectified?
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consensually as a part of a bdsm relationship
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Does someone have an eating disorder?
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brief scene of forcefeeding, and bob is very thin due to his sickness, but no mention or implication of eating disorders.
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Is there a large age gap?
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there is a scene where an adult discusses the possibility of fulfilling the masochistic fantasies of a 17 year old, nothing actually happens and the other person in the scene seems uncomfortable with the idea.
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Does a major character die?
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The documentary ends with Bob Flanagan's death.
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Does the abused become the abuser?
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Is there a claustrophobic scene?
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There are physical restraints, but the person restrained enjoys it.
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The subject of the documentary has cystic fibrosis
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The central character has cyctic fibrosis and struggles to breathe throughout the film.
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In one clip there is a conversation between two people, and one person references the others’ current state of intoxication. There is no on-screen consumption, and the substance isn’t named.
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There is consensual or self inflicted genital trauma, including the subject nailing his p***s to a board.
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Is there a hanging?
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There is BDSM suspension by the hands and feet different times throughout the film.
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man has cystic fibrosis, spits up phlegm multiple times.
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