Roberta Flack
Also Known As: Rubina Flake, Roberta Cleopatra Flack
Biography: Roberta Flack was an American soul singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: February 10, 1937
Age: 88 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: February 24, 2025
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Marcus Miller - Master Of All Trades
Overview: A 2hr concert shot at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood in 2006. A truly unique musical event/biopic from the Grammy Award winning producer and musician.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-12
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Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits
Overview: Video collection of songs by female performers.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Save the Children
Overview: A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-05-13
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Roberta
Overview: Roberta Flack’s place in music history was assured when she became the first artist to win back-to-back Grammy Awards for Record of the Year with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (1973) and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” (1974). The depth and complexity of her lyrical and thematic choices, as well as the sophisticated mix of classical and soul influences on her style, all sprang from a woman who thoughtfully interrogated her role and identity throughout her life. Filmmaker Antonino D’Ambrosio has created a marvelous monument to a singular and unclassifiable musical genius, with commentary from contemporary artists whom she has inspired.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-17
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The Legend of John Henry
Overview: The folk legend of John Henry, and his contest with a steam engine to cut a railroad tunnel through a mountain, is told in song by Roberta Flack.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-01
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Renaldo and Clara
Overview: Filmed in the autumn of 1975 prior to and during Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue tour – featuring appearances and performances by Ronee Blakley, T-Bone Burnett, Jack Elliott, Allen Ginsberg, Arlo Guthrie, Ronnie Hawkins, Roger McGuinn, Joni Mitchell, Mick Ronson, Arlen Roth, Phil Ochs, Sam Shepard, and Harry Dean Stanton – the film incorporates three distinct film genres: concert footage, documentary interviews, and dramatic fictional vignettes reflective of Dylan's song lyrics and life.
Genres: Drama Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-25
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Free to Be… You and Me
Overview: Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.
Genres: Animation Family TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-11
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Soul to Soul
Overview: Footage of an American soul music concert held in Ghana to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the independence of that country in 1971. Features live performances by Ike & Tina Turner, Roberta Flack, Carlos Santana, Wilson Pickett and Willie Bobo.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-08-18
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Queens of Soul at the BBC
Overview: Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and many more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-27
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Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
Overview: A documentary following the atypical path of soul singer Roberta Flack and her rise to fame, set against the turbulent backdrop of America's Civil Rights movement. Features interviews with Dionne Warwick, Johnny Mathis and Cissy Houston.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-13
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Killing Me Softly with His Songs
Overview: A musical documentary about the life and work of composer Charles Fox, known for pop hits such as 'Killing Me Softly with His Song', 'I Got a Name', 'Ready to Take a Chance Again', and iconic television show themes for Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, The Love Boat and Wonder Woman.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-10
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They All Came Out to Montreux
Overview: Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story about how Claude Nobs turned his Swiss town into the home for one of the world’s biggest jazz festivals.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-16
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Roberta Flack - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Overview: From her humble beginnings in Arlington, Virginia, Roberta Flack rose to global stardom with her soulful renditions of The First Time Ever I Saw You Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song, both songs earning her Grammy Record Of The Year awards in 1973 and 1974 respectively. This memorable concert performance recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at the height of her success in 1975 is testament to her singing talent and features many of her greatest hits.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-04-23
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The One to One Concert
Overview: August 30, 1972 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden for the victims of Willowbrook. John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Elephant's Memory Band headliine along with opening acts Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack and Sha Na Na plus appearances by Geraldo Rivera, David Peel and Melanie Safka.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-12-15
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Songs From the Neighborhood: The Music of Mister Rogers
Overview: Included with the CD is a bonus DVD featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album. Track List: 01. Won't You Be My Neighbor? - Jon Secada 02. It's You I Like - Amy Grant 03. It's Such a Good Feeling - B.J. Thomas 04. Then Your Heart is Full of Love - CeCe Winans 05. What Do You Do? - John Pizzarelli 06. This is Just the Day - Maureen McGovern 07. Sometimes - Bobby Caldwell 08. Did You Know? - Crystal Gayle 09. Just For Once - Toni Rose 10. Let's Think of Something to Do - Ricky Skaggs 11. Are You Brave? - Donna Summer 12. Won't You Be My Neighbor? - Roberta Flack 13. Thank You For Being You - Ensemble
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
Overview: Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-11
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Someday We'll all Be Free: The Donny Hathaway Story
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-27
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Roberta Flack: In Concert - Killing Me Softly
Overview: Roberta Flack sings her greatest hits, including "The Closer I Get To You", "I Feel Like Making Love", "Killing Me Softly With His Song", and many others.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-13
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Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella
Overview: A 1990 PBS documentary around the topic of A cappella music. Artists that performed as part of the documentary include The Mint Juleps, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Rockapella and The Persuasions. It also stars Spike Lee, Debbie Allen and a cameo appearance by Samuel L. Jackson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Roberta Flack: Live in Japan 1993
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Original Language: en
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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Overview: Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, Joel Gray, Kc & the Sunshine Band, Eartha Kitt, Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah and more?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-09
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Roberta Flack In Concert
Overview: From jazz to pop and even disco, Roberta Flack has been delighting fans with her sophisticated sound and intricate musical arrangements for more than three decades. This sensational concert features the legendary vocalist and pianist performing light jazz, romantic ballads and career favorites before a live audience in Washington, D.C. This concert was recorded June 15, 2000 at BET's Studio II in Washington, D.C. The show premiered on the BET program "Jazz Central" later that year. Program content and artwork BET ON JAZZ.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-15
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Roberta Flack: Live With the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Overview: The Grammy Award winner performs her massive hits, including “'Killing Me Softly with His Song”, “Jesse,” and “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face.”
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Original Language: en
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O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
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Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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