Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
2021·Movie·1h 32m12
Documentary
6.6 / 10 (119 votes)
Bob 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.
- Directed by
- Joshua Rofé
- Original language
- English
- Released
- 25 August 2021
Where to Watch
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Netflix
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Cast
Bob Ross
Self (archive footage)
Steve Ross
Self - Bob's Son
- VR
Vicky Ross
Self - Bob's First Wife
- JT
John Thamm
Self - Artist and Friend
- IB
Ian Bourland
Self - Assistant Professor, Georgetown University
- JF
Julia Friedman
Self - Art Historian
- DJ
Dana Jester
Self - Bob's Friend
- DB
Doug Blandy
Self - Author
- SS
Sally Schenck
Self - Director, The Joy of Painting
- GJ
Gary Jenkins
Self - Floral Painter
- KJ
Kathwren Jenkins
Self - Floral Painter
- AB
Andrea Baxter
Self - Crew Member, The Joy of Painting