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Veteran television broadcaster Robin Roberts, who celebrates her 65th birthday today, is preparing a biopic on the late, Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack<\/b> – a performer Roberts has lauded as \u201ca trailblazer\u201d.<\/p>\n
As was first reported<\/a> by Deadline\u2019s Peter White earlier this month, Roberts\u2019 production company, Rock\u2019n Robin Productions<\/a>, is working with Flack\u2019s managers<\/b>, Suzanne Mina Koga and Joan Martin, on the film. <\/p>\n Rock\u2019n Robin is also planning a documentary on Flack\u2019s life<\/b>, White revealed.<\/p>\n \u201cRoberta was a trailblazer – powerful and purposeful with her music and intention<\/b>,\u201d Roberts said in a statement. \u201cFrom the first note of every song, you feel Roberta\u2019s tender heart and powerful soul through the microphone. <\/p>\n \u201cShe taught us that the softest voice can carry the deepest truth. It\u2019s an honor to help share her remarkable life<\/b> and legacy with a new generation, as her music continues to move and inspire the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Best known for her hit covers of the songs \u201cThe First Time Ever I Saw Your Face\u201d and \u201cKilling Me Softly With His Song\u201d, Flack died in February this year, at the age of 88<\/b>. <\/p>\n\u201cPowerful and purposeful\u201d<\/h3>\n