Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
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A documentary that contrasts Bob Ross's warm public persona and artistic legacy with the darker business disputes and betrayals that unfolded behind the scenes.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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
Kathwren Jenkins
Self - Floral Painter
Andrea Baxter
Self - Crew Member, The Joy of Painting
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