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Bizarre Events · 1900s
Marlon Brando Sent Sacheen Littlefeather to Reject His Oscar
In 1973, Marlon Brando won Best Actor for The Godfather, but he did not accept the Oscar. Instead, Sacheen Littlefeather appeared on his behalf and refused it, using the moment to protest Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans and draw attention to Wounded Knee. It became one of the most famous Oscar moments ever. Would you have expected this at the Oscars? Follow Who Cares History for more crazy real history that sounds made up. #WhoCaresHistory #MarlonBrando #SacheenLittlefeather #Oscars #TheGodfather #WeirdHistory #FilmHistory
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In 1973, Marlon Brando won Best Actor for The Godfather, but he did not accept the Oscar. Instead, Sacheen Littlefeather appeared on his behalf and refused it, using the moment to protest Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans and draw attention to Wounded Knee. It became one of the most famous Oscar moments ever. Would you have expected this at the Oscars? Follow Who Cares History for more crazy real history that sounds made up. #WhoCaresHistory #MarlonBrando #SacheenLittlefeather #Oscars #TheGodfather #WeirdHistory #FilmHistory
In 1973, Marlon Brando won Best Actor for The Godfather, but he did not accept the Oscar. Instead, Sacheen Littlefeather appeared on his behalf and refused it, using the moment to protest Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans and draw attention to Wounded Knee. It became one of the most famous Oscar moments ever. Would you have expected this at the Oscars? Follow Who Cares History for more crazy real history that sounds made up. #WhoCaresHistory #MarlonBrando #SacheenLittlefeather #Oscars #TheGodfather #WeirdHistory #FilmHistory
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