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Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story

2014Movie1 h 0 min

Documentary
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, melancholic documentary movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Roberta Flack
  • Soul Singer
  • Civil Rights Era
  • Music Documentary
  • Historical Context
  • Biographical Portrait
  • Musical Journey
  • American History
  • Powerful Vocals

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Mike Connolly
Produced by
Ed Stobart

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July 13, 2014 · 1 h 0 min · Documentary

Released
July 13, 2014
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story?

Britbox

In the United States, Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story streams on Britbox. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.