American Masters: Roberta Flack follows the music icon from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly,” Flack’s virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson and more.
Tuesday, January 24, 8 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
Repeats Sunday, January 29, 2:30 pm.
Stream after broadcast on the PBS Video App.
