Interesting if somewhat pedestrian the doc explores Ross's life and art but ultimately doesn't offer much beyond what you would get watching reruns of The Joy Of Painting until the business of Bob Ross is explored particularly his connection to Annette and Walt Kowalski, which is pretty damning. His son Steve is featured heavily in the doc and his legal struggles with the Kowalskis given as Ross was dying of cancer the Kowalskis attempted to co-op his name to further monopolize on his fame and recognition(following his death they succeeded). Which, given capitalism and fundamental human greed, isn't particularly surprising in any way.
This somewhat sorted, still intriguing, "dark side" of Ross and his legacy are the only thing that separate this from other Ross docs and it isn't investigated that deeply and Steve, an incredibly sympathetic character within the whole tangled web, is also clearly not being totally forthcoming about his past and journey(which, totally fair). So this "mystery" aspect of the doc is only scratched and ultimately there is no satisfying reveal or outcome.
Mildly compelling at-home popcorn viewing.
Currently streaming on Netflix.
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