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Jul 22, 2024 · After 50 years, the Academy of Motion Pictures is finally apologizing to Sacheen Littlefeather for the treatment she received at the 1973 Oscars.Littlefeathe...
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2 days ago · As recognition of influential Indigenous Americans has grown, so have wrongful claims of Indigenous heritage, leading to the term "pretendian." Notable figures like award-winning folk singer Buffy Sainte Marie, actor Sacheen Littlefeather, and author Joseph Boyden have sparked public debate on what it means to be Indigenous.
2 days ago · Brando did not attend the award ceremony; instead, he sent actress Sacheen Littlefeather (who appeared in Plains Indian-style regalia) to decline the Oscar on his behalf.
Jul 19, 2024 · Sacheen Littlefeather made history at the 1973 Oscars when she refused the Oscar for Best Actor on behalf of Marlon Brando, in protest of the portrayal of Native Americans in American film and television, and also the tragic events at Wounded Knee that occurred just one month prior.
Jul 10, 2024 · Sacheen Littlefeather's husband, John Trudell, was a remarkable figure in the Native American rights movement. His activism, poetry, music, and acting helped to raise awareness of Native American issues and to challenge stereotypes.
Jul 17, 2024 · The irony is that Hollywood’s past is full of menschy Jewish talents worth celebrating. If I could turn back the clock, I’d urge the Academy to sidestep the moguls and their mishegoss ...
1 day ago · Name Category Address Date Bud Abbott: Motion pictures: 1611 Vine Street February 8, 1960 Radio: 6333 Hollywood Boulevard February 8, 1960 Television: 6740 Hollywood Boulevard February 8, 1960
