The activist famously called out Hollywood’s treatment of Native American people at the 1973 Academy Awards.
When I went back to Marlon’s house, there was an incident with people shooting at me.
And yet, I was never allowed to tell my story.
Sacheen Littlefeather at the 1973 Oscars.Bettmann Archive/Getty Images
And now, 50 years or so later, and here we are for the first time."
She began by saying, “I’m Sacheen Littlefeather.
I’m Marlon Brando’s official representative here this evening.
While on stage, Littlefeather recalled, she noticed John Wayne rushing toward her.
So, he came forth in a rage to physically assault and take me off the stage.
And he had to be restrained by six security men in order for that not to happen.”
For all she endured, Littlefeather doesn’t regret the fateful night.
“I knew that I paid the price of admission so that others could follow,” she said.
