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Part Three: John Wayne: A Dude Who Sucked

Behind the Bastards

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Brando's Bold Oscar Rejection

This chapter recounts Marlon Brando's iconic refusal of his Oscar in 1973 as a protest against Hollywood's treatment of Native Americans. It highlights the resulting drama at the ceremony, including Sashin Littlefeather's speech and the polarized audience response, reflecting ongoing social issues related to indigenous representation in film.

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