Mira Nair Named In Epstein Files: What Does It Mean?

Mira Nair, an acclaimed Indian-origin filmmaker, has been named in the Jeffrey Epstein files published by the United States Department of Justice on Friday, January 30. United States Deputy Attorney General

Todd Blanche said over 3 million pages of documents were disclosed, along with more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. Her name has been mentioned because the filmmaker was among the guests at a film party at Epstein’s partner Ghislaine Maxwell’s home. Reports state that the party was for her movie Amelia starring Hillary Swank and Richard Gere. An email by Peggy Siegal dated October 21, 2009, was attached to the files.

What does the email read?

According to a screenshot, Siegal sent the mail to [e-mail]. It read, “Just left Ghislaine’s townhouse…after party for film. Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there…Jean Pigozzi, director Mira Nair….etc.” It also read, “Film received tepid reaction although women like it much more...Hillary Swank and Gere at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportwear department....very weird.” The film’s title was not disclosed in the mail.

What is Jeffrey Epstein files?

The Jeffrey Epstein files are records connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier who was accused of running a sex trafficking and sexual abuse network involving underage girls. They include court filings from criminal and civil cases, emails regarding his social life, financial records and more. Being named in the Epstein files does not automatically mean someone committed a crime. People associated with him socially and professionally are not usually the ones accused legally. But, some have faced legal consequences, too.

Who was Jeffrey Epstein?

Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was a convicted sex offender. He was notorious for a trafficking operation involving underage girls. Jeffrey had connections with influential people. He sexually abused minors and also used money, influence, and legal pressure to silence victims of his assaults. Epstein was first arrested in 2008 in Florida. He was again arrested in 2019 for trafficking allegations. While awaiting trial, he died in jail on August 10, 2019. It was a suspected suicide.

How does it affect Mira Nair politically?

Besides being an acclaimed filmmaker, Mira is New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s mother. She married Mahmood Mamdani in 1991. He is an Indo-Ugandan anthropologist, academic, and political commentator.

About Amelia

Amelia, directed by Mira, is Amelia Earhart’s biopic. A pioneering American aviator, she was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The film shows Amelia’s final and mysterious flight in 1937, when she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during an attempt to fly around the world. The mystery is unsolved.