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Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

20216.71h 32m

Overview

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
Produced by Joshua Rofé, Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone
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Top Cast

Bob Ross

Bob Ross

Self (archive footage)

S

Steve Ross

Self - Bob's Son

V

Vicky Ross

Self - Bob's First Wife

J

John Thamm

Self - Artist and Friend

I

Ian Bourland

Self - Assistant Professor, Georgetown University

J

Julia Friedman

Self - Art Historian

D

Dana Jester

Self - Bob's Friend

D

Doug Blandy

Self - Author

S

Sally Schenck

Self - Director, The Joy of Painting

G

Gary Jenkins

Self - Floral Painter

Themes & Keywords

artistpainterlawsuitbusiness ethicscancerintellectual propertybusiness partnertv hostart teacherfather son conflictpainting lessonpainting workshop

About Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed is a documentary film released in 2021 exploring themes of artist, painter, lawsuit, business ethics, cancer, intellectual property. Directed by Joshua Rofé, it stars Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Vicky Ross. 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.

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