The Wellness Blueprint

Shifting Doorways, So That You Can Pass Through Your Grief

Join Dr. Maiysha and Coach Elliott this Friday with their special guest, the amazing Ruth Carter! This week’s show is titled, Shifting Doorways, So That You Can Pass Through Your Grief and is sure to be an informative show! See you Friday morning at 9a (ET)!

About our guest: 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. She has garnered two Academy Award (Oscar) nominations for “Best Costume Design,” for Spike Lee’s Malcolm X (1993) and Steven Spielberg’s Amistad (1998).

Ruth Carter holds a BA from Hampton University, majoring in Theatre Arts. Carter has worked in the industry for nearly three decades and has been credited with over forty films to date. Carter is a frequent collaborator with director Spike Lee. Carter and Lee have worked on over ten films together beginning with School Daze and including Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Old Boy and the upcoming Da Sweet Blood of Jesus.

Known for her research and diligence to the craft, specifically for her outstanding work for period ensemble films like the highly praised Lee Daniels’ The Butler, she proudly presents Selma, her most recent period work. Soon to be released, Ruth designed Kidnap last year starring Academy Award winning actress, Halle Berry. Currently she has just wrapped the film Keeping up with the Jones, the new season of Being Mary Jane, and Spike Lee’s latest film Chi-Raq. Currently, Ruth is moving on to the new recreation of Roots.