Ask E. Jean

Ask E. Jean is a documentary that follows the life and career of E. Jean Carroll. The film tracks her journey from being Miss Cheerleader USA to becoming a prominent author and advice columnist. It highlights her role as a pioneer in media, noting that she served as the first woman editor for publications including Outside, Playboy, and Esquire. The narrative also focuses on her more recent legal battles, specifically her two court victories against Donald Trump, and the resulting public discussions regarding accountability and truth.

Directed by Ivy Meeropol, who also served as a producer alongside Annabelle Dunne and Laura Bickford, the film was produced by Red 50, Flora Films, and Impact Partners. The production features E. Jean Carroll appearing as herself, supported by contributions from Roberta Kaplan, Carol Martin, and Lisa Birnbach. Archive footage of Donald Trump is also included. The documentary was released in the United States on May 22, 2026, with a total runtime of 91 minutes.