Sacheen Littlefeather letter

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Sacheen Littlefeather letter

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Margaret Herrick Library, Academy Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11667325

Margaret Herrick Library, Academy Library

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Brando, Marlon, 1924-2004

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Marlon Brando was an American actor, considered one of the most influential actors of the 20th century. Brando was also an activist for many causes, notably the civil rights movement and various Native American movements. ...

Littlefeather, Sacheen, 1946-2022

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Sacheen Littlefeather (born Marie Louise Cruz, November 14, 1946 – October 2, 2022) was an American actress, model, and activist on behalf of Native American civil rights. Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the 45th Academy Awards in 1973, where she – on Brando's behalf – declined the Best Actor award that he won for his performance in The Godfather. The favorite to win, Brando boycotted the ceremony as a protest against Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans and to draw attention to ...