Ask E. Jean
UW Cinematheque 821 University Ave., UW Vilas Hall, Room 4070, Madison, Wisconsin
media release: USA | DCP | 2026 | 92 min.
Director: Ivy Meeropol
Ask E. Jean traces the life of the writer, journalist, and advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, from her rise as a witty and groundbreaking voice in American magazine publishing to her historic legal victories against Donald Trump. Carroll refused to be silenced and, using candor, resilience, and a sense of humor, she led a fight for accountability that reshaped the national conversation around truth and justice. (This summer, after the initial release of this compelling documentary, Carroll finally collected the more than $5.6 million judgment from Trump after years of appeals, while a separate $83.3 million defamation award remains under appeal.)
Admission is free, seating limited. No admission 15 minutes after scheduled start times.
The Premieres series continues with more early and exclusive looks at the very best in current arthouse cinema—on the big screen where they belong! This spring kicks off with the anticipated return of a leading light of 21st century independent cinema—director Joe Swanberg, who will join us in person for his new film, The Sun Never Sets. In October, director J.M. Harper and journalist Jesse Lewis will appear to discuss the fascinating new documentary Soul Patrol. Additional highlights include the winner of the2026 Palme d’Or (Fjord), a documentary 50 years in the making (Once Upon a Time in Harlem), and two daring new indies screening on 35mm film (Rose of Nevada and The Misconceived). This series was made possible by a generous donation from an anonymous cinephile.
