Sacheen Littlefeather

2022 - 10 - 4

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Sacheen Littlefeather, Activist Who Rejected Brando's Oscar, Dies at ... (The New York Times)

The actress was booed at the Academy Awards in 1973 after she refused the best actor award on Marlon Brando's behalf in protest of Hollywood's depictions of ...

She would go on to play roles in films like “The Trial of Billy Jack” and “Winterhawk.” Littlefeather said in an interview with the Academy that she had been planning to watch the awards on television when she received a call the night before the ceremony from Mr. “I didn’t represent myself,” she said. Brando’s house later, people shot at the doorway where she was standing. Brando asked her to refuse the award on his behalf if he won and gave her a With only about 15 minutes left in the program, Ms. Brando, who had been nominated for his performance as Vito Corleone in “The Godfather.” Littlefeather said at the podium, having endured a chorus of boos and some cheers from the crowd. But the backlash and criticism was immediate: The actor John Wayne was so unsettled Littlefeather](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/16/movies/sacheen-littlefeather-oscars-apology.html) for her treatment during the Oscars. In an interview with [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sacheen-littlefeather-oscars-apology-1235198863/) in August, Ms. The cause of death was not immediately known.

Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Brando's behalf, dies ... (Reuters)

Native American actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined the best-actor award on behalf of Marlon Brando during an Oscars protest in 1973, ...

Sacheen Littlefeather, Indigenous actress who refused Oscar, dies (Aljazeera.com)

Sacheen Littlefeather made Oscar history after a speech on the mistreatment of Native Americans in the movie industry.

The institution [ issued a public apology](/news/2022/8/15/us-film-academy-apologises-to-indigenous-activist-for-oscar-abuse) to Littlefeather for the bad treatment and held a ceremony at its new Los Angeles museum honoring her two weeks ago. Littlefeather, a member of the Screen Actors Guild, subsequently found it difficult to get work in Hollywood, with casting directors warned not to employ her. The American Indian Movement occupied the site in protest of the country’s legacy of anti-Indigenous violence and discrimination.

Sacheen Littlefeather, activist and actor who declined Brando Oscar ... (PBS NewsHour)

The actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando's 1973 Academy Award for "The Godfather" on his behalf in an indelible protest of how Native Americans had ...

Indigenous Rights Activist Sacheen Littlefeather Dies at 75 (Smithsonian)

Marlon Brando sent her to decline his Best Actor award in protest over Hollywood's depiction of Native Americans.

Sacheen Littlefeather, Activist Who Declined Marlon Brando's Oscar ... (Vanity Fair)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologized to Littlefeather in a ceremony honoring the activist last month.

Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Brando's behalf, dies ... (CNA)

LONDON : Native American actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined the best-actor award on behalf of Marlon Brando during an Oscars protest ...

Sacheen Littlefeather, Who Declined Oscar on Marlon Brando's ... (Voice of America)

Native American actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined the best-actor award on behalf of Marlon Brando during an Oscars protest in 1973, ...

This year Littlefeather, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, received a belated apology letter from then-Academy president David Rubin, and last month the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held an event in her honor. Native American actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined the best-actor award on behalf of Marlon Brando during an Oscars protest in 1973, has died aged 75, the motion picture Academy said on Monday. Littlefeather, who the Hollywood Reporter said died at her home in California on Sunday surrounded by loved ones, was catapulted to fame when her friend Brando boycotted the 45th Oscars ceremony over what he viewed as the stereotypical portrayal of Native Americans in films and on television.

Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American actress who refused Oscar ... (The Straits Times)

The Academy held a ceremony two weeks ago honouring Littlefeather and publicly apologising for her treatment at the Oscars ceremony in 1973.

'I was representing all indigenous voices out there' (BBC News)

Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American actress and activist, has died aged 75. The actress suffered from discrimination after protesting at the Oscars in ...

Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Marlon Brando's Oscar for 'The ... (Economic Times)

Sacheen Littlefeather was surrounded by family and loved ones in Marina Country, California, when she passed away on Sunday, October 2.

Brando and Sacheen protested against the portrayal of Native Americans in Hollywood movies and in support of the then-ongoing protests at Wounded Knee. The [Littlefeather](/topic/littlefeather)family informed the press that Sacheen was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Sacheen](/topic/sacheen)was with her family when she took her last breath on Sunday in Marin County, California. Sacheen rose to prominence after declining the Best Actor award on behalf of Marlon Brando at the 45th Academy Awards in 1973. [Sacheen Littlefeather](/topic/sacheen-littlefeather)passed away on Sunday at 75.

Friend remembers Sacheen Littlefeather's 'bravery,' representation ... (KGO-TV)

NOVATO, Calif. (KGO) -- A Native American activist who made history at the Oscars died Sunday at her home in Novato. 75-year-old Sacheen Littlefeather ...

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