The Costume Designer Behind Black Panther
Ruth Carter went from costuming her college plays to crafting outfits for Hollywood films
Costume designer Ruth Carter has been working in theatre, film and TV for more than 25 years. She's the first black costume designer to be nominated for an Oscar and has worked on films including Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, Amistad, Selma and the new superhero film Black Panther. (Photo credit: Ed Salsbury.)
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