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The story of Sacheen Littlefeather, the Indian activist who rejected the Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando was chosen for his portrayal of Vito Corleone, although he rejected the statuette in favor of Sacheen Littlefeather. The actor’s gesture was a protest against the way Native ...
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Hollywood apologises for its treatment of Indigenous peoples
It's nearly fifty years since the Native American actress, Sacheen Littlefeather, was booed at the Academy Awards for protesting about Hollywood's portrayal of Indigenous people. Now she has been ...