Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather over 1973 Marlon Brando Oscar incident
LA TimesSacheen Littlefeather announced that Marlon Brando was declining his Oscar for lead actor for “The Godfather” at the March 27, 1973, awards ceremony. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures said Monday that it would host Littlefeather, now 75, for an evening of “conversation, healing and celebration” on Sept. 17. When Brando won the lead actor Oscar for “The Godfather,” Littlefeather, wearing a buckskin dress and moccasins, took the stage, becoming the first Native American woman to do so at the Academy Awards. For this, we offer both our deepest apologies and our sincere admiration.” Littlefeather, in a statement, said it was “profoundly heartening to see how much has changed since I did not accept the Academy Award 50 years ago.” “Regarding the Academy’s apology to me, we Indians are very patient people — it’s only been 50 years!” said Littlefeather.
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