Ask E Jean(2026)

Name: Ask E Jean
Director: Ivy Meeropol
Genre: Documentary
Released: May 21, 2026
Cast: Lisa Birnbach, E. Jean Carroll, Roberta Kaplan

Abramorama

1h 31m
- Documentary

Release Date: May 21, 2026 | Limited

E. Jean Carroll won two lawsuits against Donald Trump for defamation and battery. Beyond that, she built a career as a successful magazine writer and authored one of America's longest-running advice columns.

Releases

Original Release | May 21, 2026

Original Release | May 22, 2026

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Box Office Results

Updated as of Jun 28, 2026 11:16 AM ET

All Releases (2)
Total US & Canada:
$63,410
Total International
$0
Total Worldwide:
$63,410

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Director & Top Cast

Ivy Meeropol
Director

Lisa Birnbach
Self

E. Jean Carroll
Self

Roberta Kaplan
Self

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

E. Jean Carroll won two lawsuits against Donald Trump for defamation and battery. Beyond that, she built a career as a successful magazine writer and authored one of America's longest-running advice columns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did E. Jean Carroll initially refuse to participate in a documentary?

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Fun Facts

Carroll had repeatedly refused filmmakers who wanted to tell her story, but she changed her mind after Meeropol approached her and Carroll viewed the director's previous work. The personal trust between the two women was what finally opened the door.