Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

I have followed his extensive work for some time now (since 2014), whilst I never got to enjoy the experience of a new episode, I know he brought inspiration and joy to generations he wouldn't have ever expected to know his work.

I found this documentary hard to watch at points, whilst he had his flaws like most people, even when he was beaten by life, he tried to bring joy to others. It was shameful what was done before and after his death by those around him.

If you like or care about Bob Ross at all then this is definitely worth a watch. It is pretty slow in places, but it is all part of the story.

Incredible documentary. I would watch Bob Ross all the time when I was a young man, and eventually as an adult I'd tune in at night to help me fall asleep. He was so soft-spoken and kind, you couldn't help but be pulled into his show and comforted.

Though delving into interesting people's lives occasionally becomes quite the obsession for me (I love reading and watching biographies), I'd somehow never looked into Ross's life. All I knew for years and years was that he was an ex-military man who somehow ended up painting on television. I never felt like I needed to know more. We all have our trials and tribulations through life, absolutely, but Ross radiated this palpable sense of peace. It was even infectious. I think a lot of us just naively assumed that this guy's life was perfect; he had a true passion for something, and excelled in its field to a near-envious degree.

You'll feel just about every emotional reaction under the sun when watching this. You'll revel in his success and generosity, cry when things go wrong, and become furious when the "Betrayal & Greed" from the title make themselves known.

I hope the Kowalski's get their comeuppance one day. And I'm glad Steve, Bob's son, was able to find peace in the canvas.

This is a classic study of how awful human greed can get. To betray, take advantage and twist the good naturedness of one man and turn it into pure corporate avarice is beyond reproach. The Kowalskis have turned Bobs legacy into such a sad and disturbing reflection of the worst of human nature.

It's hard to think that anyone would want to take advantage of a man as kind as Bob Ross. I hope the people who did him wrong are shamed into doing the right thing. I say shame because we know they won't do the right thing on their own accord. If I were a part of the Kowalski family or Bob Ross, inc I wouldn't be able to sleep at night. Shameful! Greedy! Monsters!

This documentary will make you smile, cry, MAD and even love Bob Ross more than you already did. It was especially painful to watch the injustice that has been done to Bob Ross and his son Steve Ross by Walt and Annette Kowalski. It will infuriate you when you know the details. I really hope justice will take place and they will be punished!

(And the 2 negative reviews are obviously from evil team Kowalski).