Robin Roberts’ production recently secured the life rights to the legendary singer-songwriter, who died in February
Two Roberta Flack film projects are in the works, with the production company headed by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts helping to spearhead both projects.
As Deadline reports, Roberts’ Rock’n Robin Productions recently secured Flack’s life rights, and they’re already planning a scripted biopic and a documentary project. Flack’s longtime managers, Suzanne Mina Koga and Joan Martin, are also involved in the two projects.
Flack died earlier this year at the age of 88, after being diagnosed with ALS in 2022. She was best known for her massive hits, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” which earned her back-to-back Record of the Year wins at the Grammys in 1973 and 1974. She also often worked closely with her longtime friend Donny Hathaway and played a pivotal role in pioneering the quiet storm sub-genre of R&B.
On top of her memorable music, Flack was deeply involved in political movements of the post-Civil Rights era, befriending activists like Angela Davis and Rev. Jesse Jackson. Prior to her music career, Flack worked as a teacher, too, and later in her life, she would mentor up-and-coming singers like Peabo Bryson, Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller, and Patti Austin.
In a statement, Roberts called Flack “a trailblazer — powerful and purposeful with her music and intention.” She continued: “From the first note of every song, you feel Roberta’s tender heart and powerful soul through the microphone. She taught us that the softest voice can carry the deepest truth. It’s an honor to help share her remarkable life and legacy with a new generation, as her music continues to move and inspire the world.”
