"While not perfect, I Bid You Peace is a relavatory journey inside the life of Jeff Smith and the aftermath of his crimes. As a person growing up in that era there were almost no instructional cooking shows available and the few that were, came courtesy of Public Television. I enjoyed Jeff’s enthusiasm, his entertaining banter and his thirst for knowledge. He didn’t always get it right but it was an entirely different time and I appreciate that he tried to introduce his audience to different cultures and cuisines. Imagine my disappointment and disgust on learning about the crimes he had committed and the myriad of people in his life who actively participated in covering it up. The priest who appears in the last few segments is a prime example. Either through complete and utter naivety or willful ignorance (probably a combination), he claims no knowledge of Jeff’s behavior, and when informed, proceeds to brush it aside as a “misunderstanding”. Its victim-blaming and the bully’s excuse in"

"Very well done, and a pretty even handed treatment of a formerly beloved TV star who turned out to be the very vilest of creatures imaginable, a predatory pedophile. As did so many others, my wife and I adored Jeff Smith, and his weekly shows and special were must see TV for us. The documentary exposes not only the awful and unpleasant side of the TV "character", The Frugal Gourmet and also explores criminal side of the man. Although it's obvious after viewing that like so many I succumbed to and was taken in by the character created for TV by Jeff Smith, the interviews with friends, colleagues and his victims are a useful roadmap for all to see that's what behind the camera is often overlooked when dealing with a very popular and very financially profitable enterprise. On a technical note, the editing and organization of the story, interviews and substance are superb, an excellent telling of a story too long overlooked."

"Great documentary! So intriguing to see how his friends viewed him after the allegations against him. Also, I found it fascinating how so many put up with his abusive personality. Binge worthy!"

"It was very informative, I watched his show all the time and bought his books. I was very sorry to see how events in his life unfolded for him, but it just shows we are all human. I hope he’s at peace now."