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Oscars Academy makes amends over 1973 Native American protest

Los Angeles (AFP) - Almost five decades after she refused an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando over the treatment of Native Americans by the US film industry, Sacheen Littlefeather was honored Saturday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Michael Hiltzik: Did John Wayne try to assault Sacheen Littlefeather at the 1973 Oscars? Debunking a Hollywood myth

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 involving Marlon Brando, John Wayne and a Native American activist named Sacheen Littlefeather.

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Sacheen Littlefeather: Actor says John Wayne tried to remove her from Oscars stage after political speech

Actor and activist rejected Marlon Brando’s Oscar on his behalf at the 1973 ceremony, which apparently angered Wayne

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Sacheen Littlefeather: Actor says John Wayne tried to remove her from Oscars stage after political speech

Actor and activist rejected Marlon Brando’s Oscar on his behalf at the 1973 ceremony, which apparently angered Wayne

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Film Academy Apologizes to Littlefeather for 1973 Oscars

Nearly 50 years after Sacheen Littlefeather stood on the Academy Awards stage on behalf of Marlon Brando to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologized to her for the abuse she endured. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures…

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Sacheen Littlefeather: Actor says John Wayne tried to remove her from Oscars stage after political speech

Actor and activist rejected Marlon Brando’s Oscar on his behalf at the 1973 ceremony, which apparently angered Wayne

The Independent UK

Sacheen Littlefeather: Oscars apologises to Native American woman booed off stage nearly 50 years ago

The actress and activist called out the ‘treatment of American Indians by the film industry’ during her short speech at the 1973 Oscars

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

Former Academy president David Rubin acknowledged ‘the abuse you endured because of this statement’ in a letter of reconciliation to Littlefeather

The Independent UK

Academy apologises to indigenous star for historic Oscars abuse

LOS ANGELES - Nearly 50 years after she was booed off the Oscars stage for declining Marlon Brando's award on his behalf in protest at the film industry's treatment of Native Americans, Sacheen Littlefeather has received an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group said…

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The Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for her treatment at the 1973 Oscars

In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather spoke on behalf of Marlon Brando at the Oscars about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.

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US film academy apologises to Indigenous activist for Oscar abuse

Sacheen Littlefeather endured racism and insults after taking a stand against insulting portrayals of Native Americans.

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Academy apologizes to indigenous star for historic Oscars abuse

Los Angeles (AFP) - Nearly 50 years after she was booed off the Oscars stage for declining Marlon Brando's award on his behalf in protest at the film industry's treatment of Native Americans, Sacheen Littlefeather has received an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group…

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Film academy apologizes to Littlefeather for 1973 Oscars

Nearly 50 years after Sacheen Littlefeather stood on the Academy Awards stage on behalf of Marlon Brando to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has apologized to her for the abuse she endured

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Will Smith faces suspension, expulsion or other sanctions after he slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday.

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White outrage about Will Smith’s slap is rooted in anti-Blackness. It’s inequality in plain sight

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Before the slap: Five other Oscar moments

Hollywood (United States) (AFP) - Will Smith's open-handed slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars was a shocking moment for the ages, and one that will leave the 2022 ceremony burned in Hollywood's collective memory.

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Streaking naked to refusing awards - Oscars madness as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock

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