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Queens of Soul at the BBC (2015)
Character: Self (archive footage)
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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The Legend of John Henry (1974)
Character: Narrator
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.
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Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990)
Character: Self
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.
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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002)
Character: Self
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?
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)
Character: Self
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.
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The One to One Concert (1972)
Character: Self
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.
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Roberta Flack In Concert (2002)
Character: self
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.
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Running (2026)
Character: Self
In a stirring testament to the human spirit, Grammy® award-winning legend Roberta Flack, confined to a wheelchair after having two strokes, delivers her final full recording. Far beyond the grueling endurance of the world's longest footrace, Running is a profound meditation on resilience, persistence, and the quiet power to keep moving forward despite life's greatest obstacles.
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Free to Be… You and Me (1974)
Character: Self / Young Girl
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.
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Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC (2026)
Character: Self
John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant's Memory and Special Guests performed these now-legendary sold-out One To One concerts to a combined audience of 40,000 people, raising over $1.5M for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They were the only full-length concerts John Lennon (with Yoko Ono) performed after leaving The Beatles.
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One to One: John & Yoko (2025)
Character: Self (archive footage)
An exploration of the seminal and transformative 18 months that one of music’s most famous couples — John Lennon and Yoko Ono — spent living in Greenwich Village, New York City, in the early 1970s.
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Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story (2014)
Character: Self
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.
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Songs From the Neighborhood: The Music of Mister Rogers (2005)
Character: Self
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
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Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Character: Guest Artist
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.
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They All Came Out to Montreux (2023)
Character: Self (archive footage)
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.
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Save the Children (1973)
Character: Self
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
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Roberta Flack - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (2012)
Character: Vocals and Piano
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.
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Soul to Soul (1971)
Character: Self
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.
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Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella (1990)
Character: N/A
Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella is a 1990 PBS documentary, directed by Spike Lee, 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.
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Roberta (2022)
Character: N/A
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.
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Killing Me Softly with His Songs (2022)
Character: Self
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.
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