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.

Alissa Wilkinson

New York Times

May 26

The film’s strength is in how it illustrates a cultural shift in attitudes toward women who make accusations against powerful men. As Carroll points out, progress is slow, and women still stay silent for many reasons.

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

May 22

3/4

There are really two stories here, and the film would have more heft if it examined each one and its connection.

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Scaachi Koul

Slate

May 21

The documentary doesn’t end with emotional schlock of Carroll persevering through pain. It doesn’t dismiss it either. Instead, it looks you in the eye and tells you it’ll be hard but worth it.

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

1d

Ask E. Jean demonstrates what happens when a woman is strong enough to advocate for justice and the truth. Yet, reminds us why the cost of speaking up out isn't always worth the pain, anguish and embarrassment that comes along with the reward

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Jun 10

B+

It is sad that a woman who has such a long and successful career as a writer, journalist and advice columnist has a claim to fame that involves THAT! E. Jean deserves better.

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Laura Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Jun 8

B+

Ivy Meeropol may begin with how most know Carroll from today...but there is a whole lot more to E. Jean Carroll, who would still be an intriguing documentary subject even if she'd never met the man.

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Janet L.

@jbladd 2h

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

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

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

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

Real footage in 1 hour and 31 minutes.

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Ivy Meeropol

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E. Jean Carroll

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Roberta Kaplan

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Lisa Birnbach

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Carol Martin

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Leah Goudsmit

Writer

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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