Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed Netflix Review by Brooke Daugherty
September 11, 2021 8:22 am |
When I saw the title Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed on my television, I took a risk at ruining a bit of my childhood. I was not disappointed-not in Bob Ross anyway. Going forward, there will be spoilers for the documentary, so stop reading and check it out now instead.
Directed by Joshua Rofé, this documentary on America’s most popular painter pulls back the curtain to reveal the business relationship and falling out between Ross and Annette and Bob Kowalski. The story is told by Ross’ son Steven and some of his oldests friends.
If the revelations of this documentary are to be believed, Bob Ross was charismatic, yet a bit naive. He may have only wanted to paint, but he should have cared enough about the money and his name/likeness to be more forceful with the contracts he signed. The documentary tells the story of how the Kolwaskis used Ross’ success to their advantage. They declined to be interviewed, as did a few other friends and colleagues, due to fear of retaliation from the Kowalskis.
Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed did not make me lose joy in painting. Bob Ross is a comfort and teacher to so many, this documentary is uplifting knowing he wasn’t a complete asshole. Watch this on Netflix, but make sure you have a pillow to throw when Bob gets screwed over.
PCL Rating: High Taste It
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: FRESH
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