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Ask E. Jean

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If you only know E. Jean Carroll as Donald Trump’s nemesis, there’s much more to discover and admire about this remarkable woman. A trailblazing journalist, author, and for years a beloved advice columnist at Elle. 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.

Carroll is a phenomenally compelling subject, and her magnetic, joyful presence at the center of the film holds it together.

Alissa Wilkerson, New York Times

A most rewarding experience.

Tomris Laffly, Variety

Director

Ivy Meeropol

Featuring

E. Jean Carroll, Robbie Kaplan, Lisa Birnbach, Carol Martin

Credits
Country of Origin

USA

Year

2025

Language

English

19+
91 min

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Credits

Producer

Laura Bickford, Annabelle Dunne, Ivy Meeropol

Screenwriter

Ivy Meeropol, Leah Goudsmit, Ferne Pearlstein

Cinematography

Martina Radwan

Editor

Ferne Pearlstein, Leah Goudsmit

Original Music

Amelia Allen, Elena Pinderhughes

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