Local Filmmaker to Screen Merchant Ivory Documentary in Wilton

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stephen Soucy, a filmmaker who grew up in Ballston Lake and Saratoga Springs, will unveil “Merchant Ivory: The Documentary” on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at Scene One Wilton Mall Cinemas. The event is presented by the Saratoga Book Festival, in collaboration with Saratoga Arts and the 518 Film Network.

The screening will be followed by a discussion and audience Q&A with both Soucy and the film’s Saratoga-based composer Ryan Homsey. Moderating the discussion will be Spencer Sherry, president of the 518 Film Network and community outreach and grants coordinator for Saratoga Arts.

In addition to the documentary, Soucy will also discuss a narrative feature production that he plans to base in Upstate New York in 2026, with James Ivory executive producing. 

“Merchant Ivory” is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant, and their primary associates: writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than 50 interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at saratoga-arts.org/event-6282124.