Ask E. Jean

Name: Ask E. Jean
Duration: 1 h 31 min

1hr 31m

3.6/5 (98)

1hr 31m
3.6/5 (98)

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… More Details »

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Release Date:

May 22, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 31m

Synopsis

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.

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This E. Jean Carroll documentary strikes viewers as an emotional powerhouse that reveals the full story behind the headlines, with audiences praising its blend of humor, heartbreak, and historical context. While some note its clear advocacy stance, most find themselves unexpectedly moved by Carroll's journey from gonzo journalism pioneer to cultural figure, with many experiencing genuine tears and chills throughout.

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3.6

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3.6

Jan 9, 2026

go to hell trump

13 Likes

Victoria

May 21, 2026

My sister worked on this and it's awesome and super important . Go see it at IFC until may 28 ❤️

7 Likes

nathanb3

Aug 30, 2025

really grateful to have context for E. Jean Carroll outside of the headlines of the past few years. excellent, moving, and very funny!!!

6 Likes

Gab
May 24, 2026

It’s not very often that a film makes me cry, but this one did. I had chills, I laughed a lot. It was a rollercoaster I didn’t want to exit. I loved muse of clips from E Jeans tv series to narrate the difficulties she faced later in life, beautiful storytelling all around.…

3 Likes

Izzy678

Mar 6, 2026

ουρλιάζω, αλλά επίσης ουρλιάζω επίσης πόση δύναμη να απαντάς με απόλυτη ευφράδεια και ηρεμία και έλεγχο για κάτι που συνέβη 30 χρόνια πριν και στην ουσία άλλαξε την πορεία της ζωής σου

4 Likes

Mandy Vlassopoulou

Jun 11, 2026

I wish I had the nuts.. I mean, vagina?.. to be a gorilla journalist but I don’t and gas prices are really high

0 Likes

connieelliott
Jun 11, 2026

I stand with E. Jean Carroll! Centers around American journalist E. Jean Carroll and her career. And eventually leads to her successful lawsuit against Trump’s SA case. It is such a shame that Carroll had to go through all that, and I truly hope her legacy will live on.

1 Likes

Alexander Samuels

May 29, 2026

Need to have a martini with her STAT

1 Likes

jratkinson

May 22, 2026

In case it is not entirely clear that this documentary is an unapologetic love letter to the woman who successfully sued Donald Trump twice, a statement appears before the final credits stating that the film is “inspired by the writing and fabulous life of E. Jean Carroll.”…

1 Likes

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