Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sacheen Littlefeather who used the stage to refuse Marlon Brando’s Oscar passes away

Sacheen Littlefeather

She was only given 60 seconds to read her message for Native American rights at the Oscars before being dragged off stage to the jeers of the audience. There was a media blackout on Wounded Knee and the American Indian Movement that was occupying there at that time in 1973. “The media boycott would end … Read more

Oscars finally apologizes to actress after 50 years

Oscars

The actress protested against Marlon Brando accepting an Oscar for The Godfather. John Wayne wanted to yank her off- Sacheen Littlefeather. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologised to her for the incident. The Oscars have expressed regret for booing Sacheen Littlefeather off stage nearly 50 years ago.In 1973, the actress and … Read more