Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Roberta Flack Biopic and Documentary in the Works
A famous singer named Roberta Flack, who sang popular songs like "Killing Me Softly," is going to have her life story told in movies.
A production company led by Robin Roberts is making both a movie about her life and a documentary.
They got permission from Roberta Flack herself to tell her story.
Roberta Flack was very talented, learning piano from a young age and going to college at Howard University.
She was discovered singing in a club and then became a big star.
One of her songs was even used in a movie by Clint Eastwood.
Robin Roberts said Roberta's music has a soft voice but speaks powerful truths, and they want to share her inspiring story with everyone.
A biopic and documentary about Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack are in development.
Robin Roberts' Rock'n Robin Productions has secured Flack's life rights for the projects.
Flack was the first solo artist to win Record of the Year at the Grammys.
Her music career was boosted when Clint Eastwood used "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" in his film.
Roberts aims to share Flack's legacy with a new generation through these projects.
- Who
- Grammy-winning star Roberta Flack and Robin Roberts' Rock'n Robin Productions
- What
- A scripted feature film biopic and a documentary project based on Roberta Flack's life
- When
- Currently in development
- Where
- Hollywood
- Why
- To share her remarkable life and legacy with a new generation
- Subject
- Roberta Flack
- Producers
- Robin Roberts' Rock'n Robin Productions
- Key Songs
- "Killing Me Softly with His Song", "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
- Education
- Howard University
- Discovery
- Discovered singing at Mr. Henry's nightclub by Les McCann