In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather caused a national stir when she refused Marlon Brando’s Oscar for Best Actor in 'The Godfather.' Nearly 50 years later, the activist received a long overdue apology for the abuse and discrimination she endured.
The actress was booed at the Academy Awards in 1973 after she refused the best actor award on Marlon Brando’s behalf in protest of Hollywood’s depictions of Native Americans.
It was one minute of Sacheen Littlefeather's life that would have an untold impact on the young actor and activist's life. She told Unreserved host Rosanna Deerchild her famous Oscars speech almost didn't even happen.