SACHEEN is a story of redemption and resilience, of pride and perseverance. Sacheen Littlefeather remains proud that she is the first person, the first woman of color, to utilize the Academy Awards to make a political statement. And now her own story, produced by One Bowl Productions, has qualified for Oscar consideration in the Short Doc Category.
Marlon Brando, nominated for Best Actor in the Godfather, asked Sacheen Littlefeather, a 26 year-old White Mountain Apache actress to read a statement from him at the 1973 Oscars, broadcast for the first time to a global audience. Brando’s message highlighted the disparaging and unjust treatment of Native people in Film and Television. That single moment tragically altered the rest of Sacheen’s life. As we revisit one of the most memorable and controversial moments in the history of the Academy Awards, Sacheen’s voice will finally be joined together with today’s brave women, who are determined to make their voices heard.
Our respectful request is that all Oscar Committee Documentary Members will choose to review her film during this round of voting prior to February 5th.
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