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Ask E. Jean Premieres at Telluride, Reframing E. Jean Carroll’s Legal Fight With Trump

The film uses courtroom material to trace how defending her credibility drove the lawsuits.

Overview

  • Ivy Meeropol’s 91-minute documentary debuted at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival, focusing on Carroll’s account and her determination to protect her name.
  • Civil juries found Donald Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation, awarding Carroll roughly $88–$90 million that reviewers report has not been paid.
  • The film features videotaped depositions and hearing footage from Carroll’s lawsuits, offering primary-source views of the legal process.
  • Early reviews from IndieWire and Variety highlight an engaging, nonpartisan portrait that emphasizes Carroll’s career and voice over political framing.
  • The documentary is seeking U.S. distribution following its festival premiere.