Movie Description
Uncle Roy
(2026)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Keri Pickett
- Cast : Roy Blakey,Keri Pickett,B.J. French,Marian Spence,Kim Mahling,Josie Walker Blakey,Douglas Nielsen,Charles W. Leslie,Reed Massengill,Frank Davis,Wade Corbett,Robert Tat,Branden Wallace,Paul Sibley,Nobahar Dadui,Shepherd Cark,Aiden Bettine,Bruce Albinson,David Comb,Keegan Xavi
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Facts
Original TitleUncle Roy
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-03-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 27m
Genres
- Documentary
