USU Productions in collaboration with the Department of Theatre and Dance, African American Programs and Services and Africana Studies is proud to present: "A Hollywood Career in Costume Design with Black Panther’s Ruth E. Carter."

Date: Thursday, March 4
Time: 7 p.m.
Event Registration: bit.ly/MARCH42021
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 1

Ruth E. Carter’s unparalleled ability to develop an authentic story through costume and character has made her one of the most sought after and renowned costume designers today. Carter is the 2019 Academy Award winner for "Best Costume Design" for her work on "Black Panther." She made history as the first African American to win in that category and was also nominated for the Academy Awards for Spike Lee’s "Malcolm X" (1993) and Steven Spielberg’s "Amistad" (1998) as well as an Emmy nomination in 2016 for the reboot of "Roots."

Carter has worked in the industry for over three decades and has been credited with over 40 films and counting including, but not limited to "Black Panther," "Malcom X," "Amistad," "Selma," "Marshall," "Roots," "Yellowstone," "The Butler," and countless others. Carter will make her virtual presentation "A Hollywood Career in Costume Design with Black Panther’s Ruth E. Carter" to Fresno State to discuss her research and diligence to the craft of costume design.

This event is free and exclusive to Fresno State students, faculty and staff and advanced registration is required.