'It's only been 50 years!' 🏆 | He refused the award to make a statement against the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood. | on behalf of Marlon Brando for his role in The Godfather in 1973. | When Littlefeather gave her speech, she was met with boos and disrespect. | Since then, the actress and activist said she’s been discriminated against and personally attacked. | This is Native American Sacheen Littlefeather refusing the best actor Oscar | She also believes she was blacklisted by Hollywood. | Nearly 50 years later, she has finally received an apology from The Academy.