Roberta (2022)

Roberta (2022) poster

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.

Director: Antonino D'Ambrosio
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Trevor Tweeten
Editing: Karim López, Caitlin Stone
Production: ARTE, La Lutta NMC
Country: United States of America, France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Antonino D'Ambrosio
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roberta about?
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.
Who directed Roberta?
Roberta was directed by Antonino D'Ambrosio.
Who stars in Roberta?
Roberta stars Roberta Flack.
How long is Roberta?
Roberta has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Roberta?
Roberta is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Roberta produced?
Roberta was produced in United States of America, France.