In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather made history at the Oscars, appearing on stage for Marlon Brando after he won Best Performance by an Actor for The Godfather, however, she declined the award on his behalf. The event took place at the 45th Academy Awards, and to this date, remains one of the most striking scenes to watch in Oscars history. Littlefeather explained how Brando could not accept the award because of “the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry,” as she refused to touch the statue. Sacheen Littlefeather declined Oscar for Marlon Brando in 1973 As American activist and …