Uncle Roy
- Documentary
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 12, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Cast
- Kim Mahling,Charles W. Leslie,Nobahar Dadui,Josie Walker Blakey,B.J. French,Bruce Albinson,Roy Blakey,Robert Tat,Wade Corbett,Reed Massengilland 10 more
- Director
- Keri Pickett
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
- tt39948305