Uncle Roy (2026)

Movie review: Uncle Roy

Uncle Roy is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Documentary.

Story

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.

Audience reaction

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Production

Release date: March 12, 2026 · Runtime: 87 minutes · Original language: English

Cast

R

Roy BlakeySelfKeri PickettSelf

B

B.J. French

M

Marian Spence

K

Kim Mahling

J

Josie Walker Blakey

D

Douglas Nielsen

C

Charles W. Leslie

R

Reed Massengill

F

Frank Davis