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. (NR, 91 min.)
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Friday, June 19, 2026
(TBD)
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. [Abramorama]
Featuring: E. Jean Carroll, Robbie Kaplan, Lisa Birnbach, Carol Martin
Director: Ivy Meeropol
Genre: Documentary
"One of 2026’s most indispensable non-fiction films."
— Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
"ASK E. JEAN is a prime example of masterful storytelling and editing."
— David Kaplan, Kaplan vs. Kaplan
"Ask. E Jean has explained why Carroll is an icon: fiercely intelligent, deeply human, occasionally chaotic, and utterly unwilling to disappear quietly."
— Romey Norton, InSession Film
"To Carroll, it was always her name and reputation that mattered the most, anyway. Watching her defiantly claim both is what makes 'Ask E. Jean' a most rewarding experience."
— Tomris Laffly, Variety
"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."
— Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times
"The kaleidoscopic assortment of everything from intimate interviews and absolutely gobsmacking archival footage is informative and rich, allowing us to get to know Carroll as we also learn the worst bits of her life story."
— Kate Erbland, IndieWire
"Whether in voiceover snippets of her writing, clips of her mid-’90s talk show or interviews from the present, what shines through bright as day is her personality: curious, mischievous and candid, without pretense and also not without warmth."
— Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter
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