Sunday, 4 March 2018

Famous Oscars political moments, from Marlon Brando to protesting Trump

The Oscars showcases more than just Hollywood itself.

Over the years, actors and filmmakers have spoken out at the Tinseltown event about a wide array of issues including politics, war, climate, race and sexuality.

Read on for a look at some of the political moments that have taken place at awards shows over the years.

National Native American Affirmative Image Committee president Sacheen Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the 1973 Oscars, when the famed actor didn’t attend.

Littlefeather went up on stage after Brando won best actor for his role in the mob drama “The Godfather” -- and held up a hand to the gold statuette held out by presenter Roger Moore.

Speaking for Brando, Littlefeather said the actor “very regretfully cannot accept this very generous award.” One of the reasons she cited was “the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry [...] and on television in movie reruns.”

 Source : foxnews

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