Uncle Roy
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.
Release date
12/03/2026
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Roy Blakey
Self
Keri Pickett
Self
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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