Ask E. Jean

Ask E. Jean

A film by Ivy Meeropol

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.

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Director

Ivy Meeropol

Producer

Laura Bickford, Annabelle Dunne, and Ivy Meeropol

Runtime

91 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational

Captions Available

English

Language

English

Press

“As consistently enthralling and unapologetic as its subject.”

- Variety

“Carroll is a phenomenally compelling subject, and her magnetic, joyful presence holds it together.”

- The New York Times

“Here is a fascinating woman in her own right, distilled in the public imagination…”

- The Hollywood Reporter
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Festival & Awards

World premiere — 52nd Telluride Film Festival

NYC Premiere — DOCYNC 2026

Grand Jury Prize — Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

Audience Award — Sun Valley Film Festival

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Ask E. Jean

The thrilling and adventurous life of beloved advice columnist and gonzo journalist E. Jean Carroll, the only woman to beat Trump in court. Twice.

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