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Mar 31, 2022 · Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American activist, refused Marlon Brando's Oscar in 1973 to protest the treatment of Native Americans in film. John Wayne, a racist Hollywood star, was so angry that he had to be restrained by security guards.
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- Nur Ibrahim
Aug 23, 2022 · Aug. 23, 2022 5 AM PT. Hollywood loves few things more than retailing myths and legends about itself. Few of these yarns have had a longer life than what happened at the 1973 Academy Awards...
- michael.hiltzik@latimes.com
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Sep 15, 2022 · The Indigenous actress and activist, who refused Marlon Brando's Oscar in 1973, said John Wayne was restrained by six men from storming the stage and pulling her off. She also revealed the FBI's boycott and the Academy's apology for her mistreatment.
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- Shafiq Najib
Maria Louise Cruz [1] (November 14, 1946 – October 2, 2022), better known as Sacheen Littlefeather, [2] [3] was an American actress and activist for Native American civil rights. After her death, she was accused by family members and journalists of falsely claiming Native American heritage. [4] [5] [6] [7]
Oct 3, 2022 · The actor and activist, who rejected Marlon Brando's award in 1973, said she was told Wayne had to be restrained from assaulting her onstage. She also revealed she did not hold any anger or animosity towards the Hollywood star or anyone else.
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- Roisin O'Connor
Aug 18, 2022 · Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Marlon Brando's Oscar in 1973 for Native American rights, recalled how John Wayne approached her in a rage and had to be stopped by security. She also shared her experience of being booed, cheered and interviewed by the media after her speech.
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Aug 19, 2022 · The Indigenous actor and activist says the Western star tried to physically attack her after her 1973 speech for Marlon Brando. She was the first to make a political statement at the awards ceremony, highlighting the US government's occupation of Wounded Knee.
