50 yrs later (Jun. 2022), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences formally apologized to #NativeAmerican activist Sacheen Littlefeather for the response/ treatment, she received after she declined the Best Actor #Oscar (1973) on behalf of #MarlonBrando, due to the portrayal of #IndigenousPeople in #Hollywood . Brando was the 2nd actor to turn down a Best Actor Oscar; the 1st was George C. Scott.
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