Uncle Roy

Uncle Roy — Plot

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
• March 12, 2026
• Runtime
• 87 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Keri Pickett

Uncle Roy — Cast

R

Roy Blakey Self Keri Pickett Self

B

B.J. French

M

Marian Spence

K

Kim Mahling

J

Josie Walker Blakey

D

Douglas Nielsen

C

Charles W. Leslie