Epstein Files Explained: What the Documents Reveal About Mira Nair
Freshly released Epstein files have named filmmaker Mira Nair in connection with a 2009 afterparty hosted at Ghislaine Maxwell’s residence. The documents also reveal emails mentioning Bill Clinton, Jeff Bezos, and later exchanges involving Elon Musk.
Filmmaker Mira Nair, who is also the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has been mentioned in a new batch of Epstein files released by the US Justice Department. The documents link her to an afterparty held in 2009 at the New York townhouse of Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker.
Afterparty Linked to 2009 Film ‘Amelia’
According to the files, the gathering took place after a screening of Nair’s 2009 film Amelia. The afterparty was reportedly hosted at Maxwell’s residence, drawing several high-profile guests from politics, business, and the film industry.
US Justice Department Releases Massive Epstein Records
On Friday, the US Justice Department made public more than three million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The release includes around 2,000 videos and nearly 1,80,000 images, offering deeper insight into Epstein’s network and associations.
Email From Publicist Reveals Guest List
Among the documents is an email dated October 21, 2009, sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Jeffrey Epstein shortly after the party ended. The message describes the event and names prominent attendees, including former US President Bill Clinton, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and filmmaker Mira Nair.
Film Reaction Described as ‘Tepid’ in Email
The email also offers candid remarks about the reception of Amelia. Siegal wrote that the film received a “tepid reaction,” noting that women in attendance appeared to respond more positively than others at the gathering.
Epstein Files Also Mention Elon Musk Emails
Beyond the 2009 afterparty, the Epstein files contain multiple email exchanges between Epstein and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. One email from November 2012 shows Epstein asking Musk about travel plans to an island, to which Musk replied by referencing a possible visit and a “wildest party.”