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Littlefeather credited the speech with bringing attention back to the situation at Wounded Knee, [63] though news coverage of the standoff at the time makes little mention of Littlefeather or Brando. Russell Means contended that "Marlon Brando and Sacheen Littlefeather totally uplifted" the lives of those at Wounded Knee.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologized to the Native American activist and actor Sacheen Littlefeather, almost 50 years after she was met
Bettmann/Getty ImagesSacheen Littlefeather’s image has lived in infamy after she took the stage at the 1973 Oscars to speak on the mistreatment of Native American people in the film industry.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday that it has formally apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather over the actress’ famed appearance at the 1973 Oscars, where she appeared on ...
It took nearly half a century, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is seeking to make things right with Sacheen Littlefeather.. In one of the most famous moments in Oscars history ...
The Academy of Arts and Sciences is apologizing to indigenous activist Sacheen Littlefeather for the treatment she endured during and after refusing the “Godfather” best actor Oscar on behalf ...
Littlefeather was asked by Best Actor winner Brando to turn down the award in 1973 due to the treatment of Native Americans. Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for ‘Mistreatment’ Upon ...
Sacheen Littlefeather holding Marlon Brando's statement at the 45th Academy Awards. Sacheen Littlefeather was an American actress, model, and activist of Native American civil rights who Marlon Brando chose to represent him at the ceremony. [18] Littlefeather took the stage and spoke on Brando's behalf as a form of protest, representing Native ...