Ask E. Jean

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Ask E. Jean

May 2026

1h 31m

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Biography

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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.

Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Jul 28, 2026

Ask E Jean is a solid, unshowy piece of factual film-making... Fortunately, Carroll is a fascinating and mercurial subject.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Jul 24, 2026

It is a very important portrait of a woman standing up against the system which is clearly loaded against her.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Jul 24, 2026

4/5

Many people will only know Carroll through the stock imagery of legal cases, a figure with a blonde bob and sunglasses, pictured outside court. What you don’t hear in those photos is a great American voice, at once brisk and drawling.

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Brian Lowry

Status News

Oct 6, 2026

7/10

All told, “Ask E. Jean” presents an enlightening look at a self-described “eccentric personality,” as well as a window into a media world that, like America’s Talking, no longer exists.

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Rob Thomas

Not That Rob Thomas (Substack)

Sep 24, 2026

3/4

Meeropol films Carroll’s legal drama in a relatively straightforward style. But Carroll’s personal story is a more complicated, at times even contradictory one, and "Ask E. Jean" is a more intriguing film for that.

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Clement Tyler Obropta

Ithaca Times

Aug 29, 2026

Even if the film often feels drunk on the misplaced optimism that preceded Trump’s re-election in 2024, it’s as effective a biography of E. Jean Carroll as we can ever hope to get on film.

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Janet L.

@jbladd Jun 30, 2026

A delightful surprise of a documentary. E. Jean Carroll is worth meeting. Her spirit comes shining through - honest about her mistakes and fears - and always looking for the positive. A celebration of women and the MeToo movement.

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Douglas D

@FilmFan16 May 27, 2026

Wonderful documentary that tells the story of E Jean Carroll - a remarkable woman who decided it's always the right time to speak truth to power. She proves that we absolutely can upend the current state of "the loudest liar wins" and that sometimes, fashion is a legal strategy. See it while it's in Theaters!

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Umutoni G

@RT01569678 May 25, 2026

Feels less like a normal documentary and more like sitting down with someone who’s lived a very wild, very honest life. Surprisingly entertaining too.

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Henry F

@HTFrench May 24, 2026

An incredible and absorbing story and personality! I wish everyone could see this film. E. Jean’s life from Indiana University cheerleader to Gonzo journalist to her own TV advice show. Enthralling and inspiring.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 May 22, 2026

Real footage in 1 hour and 31 minutes.

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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.

Director: Ivy Meeropol
Producer: Ivy Meeropol, Laura Bickford, Annabelle Dunne
Screenwriter: Leah Goudsmit, Ivy Meeropol, Ferne Pearlstein
Distributor: Abramorama
Production Co: Impact Partners, Flora Films
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 31m

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