In 1973, Marlon Brando refused to accept an Oscar for his performance in The Godfather in protest of the treatment of Native Americans in the film industry and every other aspect of American culture. Sacheen Littlefeather represented him at the ceremony, appearing in full Apache clothing. This occured after Wounded Knee while tensions were very high.In 1973, Marlon Brando refused to accept an Oscar for his performance in The Godfather in protest of the treatment of Native Americans in the film industry and every other aspect of American culture. Sacheen Littlefeather represented him at the ceremony, appearing in full Apache clothing. This occured after Wounded Knee while tensions were very high.
In 1973, Marlon Brando refused to accept an Oscar for his performance in The Godfather in protest of the treatment of Native Americans in the film industry and every other aspect of American culture. Sacheen Littlefeather represented him at the ceremony, appearing in full Apache clothing. This occured after Wounded Knee while tensions were very high.