m.youtube/watch?v=2QUacU0I4yU Sacheen Littlefeather as she attends the Oscars on behalf of Marlon Brando to reject his award, and uses his speech time to bring First Nation issues to light. Sacheen began her acting career at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California in the early 1970s. In 1973, Sacheen was chosen by Marlon Brando to accept his Oscar for his the portrayal of Don Corleone in The Godfather. Mr. Brando wanted to bring national attention to the treatment of American Indians and the siege at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Ms. Sacheen Cruz Littlefeather has been very active in the Native American Bay Area community. She was one of the orignal occupiers on Alcatraz Island to protest civil rights violations against the Indian people. She has also been active in numerous cultural events and pow wows. Currently, Sacheen is the co-ordinator of the Kateri Prayer Circle in San Francisco. Sacheen has also appeared in such movies as: The Trial of Billy Jack, The Gang that Couldnt Shoot Straight, and Winter Hawk, and in various television roles. Miss Littlefeather is still active in addressing issues that affect First Nation people to this day. To see the video of her Oscar speech, take a look at this YouTube video: m.youtube/watch?v=2QUacU0I4yU Sources: SacheenLittlefeather.net and YouTube
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:32:44 +0000
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