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The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther
By Carter, Ruth E.
- ISBN
- 9781797203065
- Publisher
- Chronicle
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Starred Review on May 1, 2023 | Reference
This definitive work makes visible the thought, care, and skill required of a successful film costumer. Carter is perhaps best known today for designing standouts for the Black Panther films, which made her the first Black woman to win two Oscars. She also received Academy Award nominations for her costume designs for Spike Lee's Malcolm X and Steven Spielberg's Amistad. She created designs for 13 more of Lee's films, plus movies directed by A...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
