Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
Watch TrailerBob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | Netherlands, United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Joshua Rofé |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (105 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its story by juxtaposing the serene, public persona of Ross with the turbulent corporate saga that followed. It works with this dissonance, using archival warmth against present-day legal coldness to build a compelling narrative.
What lingers after the credits roll is a nuanced portrait of legacy, where the pursuit of happiness collides with the mechanics of greed. It’s a sobering look behind the canvas. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Joshua Rofé
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Watch attentively, with minimal distractions, to fully absorb the contrast between the on-screen joy and off-screen conflict.
🎭 Cast
Bob Ross
Self (archive footage)
Steve Ross
Self - Bob's Son
Vicky Ross
Self - Bob's First Wife
John Thamm
Self - Artist and Friend
Ian Bourland
Self - Assistant Professor, Georgetown University
Julia Friedman
Self - Art Historian
Dana Jester
Self - Bob's Friend
Doug Blandy
Self - Author
Sally Schenck
Self - Director, The Joy of Painting
Gary Jenkins
Self - Floral Painter
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