Brando Makes a Statement
Marlon Brando ended up winning the Oscar for Best Actor in 1973. His role in The Godfather had a heavy impact on the country, and he was one of the most popular household names at the time. When he won his award, he decided to make a real statement.
Sacheen Littlefeather
Brando chose a woman named Sacheen Littlefeather to accept his award on his behalf. She said, "I'm representing Marlon Brando this evening and he has asked me to say that he cannot accept this very generous award because of the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry." Mic drop.
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