Sacheen Littlefeather accepts apology from Oscars over Godfather protest

Sacheen Littlefeather accepts apology from Oscars over Godfather protest

In 1973 she was humiliated after turning down an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando and attacking Hollywood's abuse of Native Americans.

Sacheen Littlefeather accepts Academy's apology, 50 years on from Oscars booing

The activist and actress was honoured with her own evening as part of the acknowledgement and apology (Picture: AP/Getty)Sacheen Littlefeather has formally accepted The Academy’s apology after being heckled at the 1973 Oscars while protesting Native American mistreatment.The 75-year-old actress and civil rights activist was booed at the awards ceremony when she spoke to refuse an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando, who had won the best actor gong …

Oscars: Academy honors Sacheen Littlefeather for 1973 protest

The Academy has hailed Sacheen Littlefeather for standing up for "human dignity" during the 1973 Oscars. At the time, she was booed off the stage and faced a boycott over protesting the treatment of Native Americans.

'I Was Representing All Indigenous Voices': Sacheen Littlefeather Reflects on Declining Brando's Oscar, Accepts Academy Apology

Native American civil rights activist Sacheen Littlefeather reflected on the night she declined Marlon Brando's Oscar on his behalf, and accepted the Academy's apology for her treatment that night.

Sacheen Littlefeather accepts apology from Academy over treatment at 1973 Oscars

Actor and activist took a political stand at the 1973 ceremony on behalf of Marlon Brando

Sacheen Littlefeather, Booed at 1973 Oscar Ceremony, Gets In-Person Apology

Actress-activist Sacheen Littlefeather's place in Oscar history came full circle as she participated in a “healing event” at the Academy Museum of Motion...