Inside The Art of Ruth Carter: From School Daze to Do the Right Thing

If you enjoy stories behind iconic films, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more from Ruth E. Carter. In this special Behind the Seams episode, 2x Academy Award–winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter reads from her book, The Art of Ruth Carter, reflecting on her early life and creative beginnings. She revisits her work on School Daze and Do the Right Thing, breaking down the characters, cultural impact, and the legacy of performances like Ruby Dee’s. Through her own words, Ruth shares how those formative collaborations shaped her voice and her journey into becoming one of cinema’s most influential costume designers. #RuthECarter #TheArtOfRuthCarter #SchoolDaze #DoTheRightThing #SpikeLee #BehindTheSeams #CostumeDesign #BlackCinema #FilmHistory #RubyDee