Did you know there's a surprising link between the show Seinfeld and the Malcolm X movie? In this episode, we're joined by 2x Academy Award Winner Ruth E. Carter, the genius costume designer who bridges these worlds. Ruth takes us on a journey through her remarkable career, sharing what it's like to collaborate with cinematic giants like Spike Lee and Steven Spielberg, and her admiration for talents she’s worked with like Angela Bassett and Chadwick Boseman. She dives into the research behind her projects, like digging through Malcolm X's medical files to authentically capture his story in fabric and thread.
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