The audience booed young Sacheen Littlefeather from the stage at the Oscars – the film academy only apologized 50 years later

Littlefeather is a Native American representative, activist and actor. He took the stage in a live TV broadcast at the age of 26 in 1973 Marlon Brandon on behalf of and at the request of

Brando had won an Oscar for his role in The Godfather, but turned down the award. The actor did not want to accept the award because the American film industry portrayed indigenous people in a distorted way.

Littlefeather said at the gala that Brando had written a long speech for him, but he couldn’t read it due to time constraints. Littlefeather briefly explained why Brando can’t accept the award.

The speech was interrupted by boos, but some of those present also supported Littlefeather. The incident left a mark on his career, as the entertainment industry shunned the actor after that.

Former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which distributes the Oscars David Rubin issued an apology to Littlefeather in June. The letter was published online yesterday, Monday, reports NBC.

– Your strong statement continues to remind us of the importance of respect and human dignity, the letter states, according to NBC.

According to the letter, the insults were unnecessary and unfounded and the incident caused irreversible damage to Littlefeather’s career.

– Your courage has gone unrecognized for too long. We deeply beg to give and sincerely admire you, the letter continues.

On September 17, the Academy plans to organize an event where Littlefeather will talk about his experience and where indigenous performers will take the stage.

Littlefeather commented on the apology in his press release.

– We Indians are really patient. It’s only been 50 years! We need to keep our sense of humor. It’s our way of surviving, Littlefeather said, according to NBC.

You can discuss the topic until 11:00 p.m. on August 17.