Uncle Roy

A tender, unhurried portrait that lingers on fading memories and old photographs, leaving you quietly moved and reflective.

Directed by

Keri Pickett

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Roy Blakey, Keri Pickett, B.J. French

Overview

A documentary portrait of Roy Blakey, a pioneering figure skater, collector, and photographer who became known for his influential male nude photography in New York’s art world. Through archival footage, photographs, and intimate present-day moments, filmmaker Keri Pickett reflects on her lifelong bond with the uncle who mentored and inspired her. As 93-year-old Roy faces life-threatening dementia and his memories begin to fade, she races to preserve his legacy — a figure skater, ice-show archivist, and gay photographer whose male nudes etched into history. Tracing Roy’s journey from Depression-era beginnings and international ice shows to his role documenting queer culture, the film becomes a tribute to an unconventional artist and a moving exploration of family, memory, and legacy before his final curtain call.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Memory, family, aging, art

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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