The Coolidge Corner Theatre is honoring acclaimed costume designer Ruth E. Carter with The Coolidge Award on Sunday, October 15, 2023, for her extraordinary, history-making contributions to cinema.
AN EVENING WITH RUTH E. CARTER
On Sunday evening, we will present Carter with The Coolidge Award after a moderated conversation onstage in Moviehouse 1.
BLACK PANTHER WITH RUTH E. CARTER Q&A
The same day, we will also host an afternoon screening of Black Panther. Following the conclusion of the film, there will be a Q&A and a book signing with Carter for the release of her new book, The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther, a personal behind-the-scenes journey in creating the most iconic costumes in filmmaking.
RUTH E. CARTER REPERTORY SERIES
The Coolidge will also honor Ruth E. Carter and her costume design work with selected screenings from Carter’s filmography to be played leading up to her arrival, including School Daze, Black Dynamite, Selma, and Do the Right Thing.
"From the beginning, I wanted to tell stories that enrich the Black experience on screen and allow audiences to better understand each other through the powerful storytelling medium of costume design. Every historical film or biopic I costume designed set the stage to introduce Afrofuturism in the Black Panther films. I’m honored to have my career and Afrofuturism celebrated and to join the esteemed company of artists who have also received the Coolidge Award." – Ruth E. Carter
