ASK E JEAN

Ivy Meeropol’s energizing new documentary reveals the story of E. Jean Carroll’s life and career, beginning with her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her success as a trailblazing gonzo journalist, author, beloved advice columnist and television personality. E. Jean broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women’s roles in media with her sharp wit, fearless voice and boundless confidence. In recent years, she reignited public discourse by standing up to power through dual, successful lawsuits – both of which fueled national conversations about accountability, resilience and standing up to power. Ask E. Jean is a dynamic and richly entertaining portrait of an indomitable woman whose courage managed to prove that it’s never too late to reclaim your voice, tell your story, or perhaps even change the world. Just ask E. Jean. Official selection, Telluride and DOC NYC Film Festivals. (91 minutes)

“Enthralling and unapologetic as its subject.”        –Tomris Laffley, Variety