Uncle Roy

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Uncle Roy

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.

Release Date

2026-03-12

Year

2026

Duration

1h 27m

Status

Released

Score

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Cast

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Roy Blakey

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Keri Pickett

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B.J. French

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Marian Spence

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Kim Mahling

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Josie Walker Blakey

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Douglas Nielsen

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Charles W. Leslie

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Reed Massengill

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Frank Davis