From 'Black Panther' To 'Malcom X,' Ruth E. Carter Creates Character Through Costume
With Meghna Chakrabarti
“Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter joins us to talk about how she uses fabric to bring life to African-American stories on the big screen.
Guest
Ruth E. Carter, “Black Panther” costume designer. Two-time Academy Award-nominee for Best Costume Design for Spike Lee’s 1992 film “Malcom X” and Steven Spielberg’s 1997 film “Amistad.” (@iamRuthECarter)
Photos And Concept Art From ‘Black Panther’
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Deadline: “‘Black Panther’s Ruth E. Carter To Receive Costume Designers Guild Honor” — “Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter, who created the stylish garb for Disney/Marvel’s blockbuster film Black Panther, is set to receive the Career Achievement Award at the 21st annual Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA). The gala, which will take place on February 19 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, celebrates excellence in film, television, and short form costume design.
“There will be a few changes at this year’s gala. CDGA has announced the addition of an eighth competitive category, Excellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television, to this year’s awards slate. Furthermore, feature-length films designed for television and streaming services will now compete in the CDGA’s Excellence in Film categories.” [Copyright 2018 NPR]
