History Clips Only on Instagram: "In 1973, Marlon Brando reshaped Oscar history after winning Best Actor for The Godfather. Instead of attending, he rejected the award outright, using the ceremony’s global spotlight to challenge Hollywood’s treatment of Native Americans and draw attention to ongoing injustice. Brando sent activist Sacheen Littlefeather to speak on his behalf, referencing the Wounded Knee standoff and decades of misrepresentation in film. Her appearance triggered applause and boo