The documentary tells the story of Bob Flanagan, a writer and performance artist who lived with cystic fibrosis and died at the age of 43. Despite being plagued by chronic pain throughout his life, Flanagan found a way to channel his experiences into his art, ultimately developing a unique style of sadomasochistic performances.
Sick
Performance artist Bob Flanagan, living with cystic fibrosis, creatively translated his experiences and physical struggles into his art, often incorporating elements of sadomasochism.