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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maanya Sachdeva

Sacheen Littlefeather responds after Oscars apologise 50 years late over 1973 speech abuse

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Sacheen Littlefeather has responded after the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologised for the abuse she endured over her 1973 Oscars speech.

Nearly 50 years ago, the actor and activist became the first Native American woman to take the stage at the Academy Awards stage, doing so at the request of Marlon Brando, to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.

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