A fearless life collides with a defining legal battle in Ask E. Jean, a riveting documentary that traces the remarkable journey of advice columnist and writer E. Jean Carroll.
Directed by Ivy Meeropol, the film centers on E. Jean Carroll, whose decades-long career in media took an extraordinary turn when she publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and pursued justice through the courts.
DOC NYCThe documentary made its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival before continuing its festival run at DOC NYC, the Hamptons International Film Festival, and others. Ask E. Jean is slated for a U.S. theatrical release on May 22, 2026, via Abramorama
Ask E. Jean is the thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist. Carroll broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women’s roles in media with her sharp wit and fearless voice. In recent years, she reignited public discourse by standing up to power, becoming the only woman to beat Donald Trump twice in court, and sparking a national conversation about truth, accountability, and resilience. This film is a portrait of an indomitable woman who proved it’s never too late to reclaim your voice, rewrite your story, and change the world.
In their review, IndieWire described the subject E. Jean Carroll as “an irrepressible icon”, adding, “She’s gonzo and she’s great, and Ivy Meeropol’s documentary “Ask E. Jean” makes clear how hard-won all of it was, how complicated, and how it almost held Carroll back.”
Watch the official trailer for Ask E. Jean above.
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