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Marlon Brando and the Representation of Native Americans in Hollywood
This chapter discusses the historic incident at the Academy Awards involving Marlon Brando's support for the American Indian movement. It explores how Brando declined his Oscar through a native woman named Sashive Little Feather to raise awareness about mistreatment and misrepresentation of Native Americans in the film industry, and mentions the threats made by John Wayne and Clint Eastwood's comments on cowboys and Native Americans.