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Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American Activist Who Declined Marlon Brando’s Oscar for ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 75

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Twitter on Sunday. Nearly 50 years ago, Littlefeather attended the Oscars in Brando’s place after the actor decided to boycott the ceremony out of protest for the portrayal of Native Americans in the entertainment industry.

When Brando was named the winner of the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in “The Godfather,” Littlefeather gave a speech on Brando’s behalf declining the honor with a mix of applause and jeers, with presenters Raquel Welch and Clint Eastwood making dismissive jokes about Brando and Littlefeather’s actions later that evening.In August of this year, the Academy sent a letter of apology to Littlefeather, calling the treatment she received for her speech “unwarranted and unjustified.” “You made a powerful statement that continues to remind us of the necessity of respect and the importance of human dignity,” former Academy President David Rubin wrote in the letter. “The abuse you endured because of this statement was unwarranted and unjustified.

The emotional burden you have lived through and the cost to your own career in our industry are irreparable,” Rubin continued. “For too long the courage you showed has been unacknowledged.

For this, we offer both our deepest apologies and our sincere admiration.”Just last month, Littlefeather took part in “An Evening with Sacheen Littlefeather,” at the Academy, a special program of conversation, reflection, healing, and celebration, with film/TV producer and former Sundance programmer Bird Runningwater.

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