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Podcast: This Day (An America 250 History Show)
Episode: Brando and Littlefeather Refuse The Oscar (1973) w/ Amy Nicholson
Description: It’s March 27th. On Oscar Sunday in 1973, Marlon Brando refused to attend the ceremony and accept is Best Actor award for The Godfather. Instead, Native American activist and actress Sacheen Littlefeather took the stage and gave remarks about the portrayal of American Indians in Hollywood.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Amy Nicholson of the "Unspooled” podcast to talk about the moment, how LIttlefeather and Brando linked up, and the history of political speeches at the Oscars.
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