After nearly 50 years, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologized to Native American actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather for The abuse you suffered when took stage for decline The award on In my name or for me of Marlon Brando spoke up for Indigenous rights in 1973.
“The abuse you endured because of of Academy President David Rubin wrote that this statement was unjustified and unjustified in Letter to Littlefeather, dated June 18 but revealed on Monday.
“The emotional burden that I lived through and cost for your career in Our industry cannot be fixed. For a long time, the courage she showed was not recognized. For this, we offer our deepest apologies and sincere admiration.”
In a statement, Littlefeather responded by saying that “it was very encouraging to see how It has a lot changed Because I didn’t accept the Oscar 50 years ago.”
“We are very Indians patient people – It’s only been 50 years! said the Native American actress and activist, who is now 75 years old.
“we need To keep our feeling of The joke is about this at all times. It’s our way of Survive, “Hey added.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures said they will host Littlefeather for “very special program of Conversation, Thinking, Healing, and celebration” on September 17.
In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather, a member of Screen Actors Guild, you became first An Aboriginal woman standing on stage at the Oscars, on In my name or for me of Film Academy “Brando” said in a permit.
a novel events At the 1973 Academy Awards, the statement said that at Brando’s request, Littlefeather had not accepted his counterpart award for Best actor after performance in ‘The Godfather’ gives a long speech about stereotypes of Redskins in entertainment industry.
“she also Draw attention to the Injured Knee protest in 1973 in South Dakota. The result of this moment in Being subjected to professional boycotts, attacks, harassment and personal discrimination against for The last 50 years ” added.
