What was the reason for Brando's boycott of the 45th Academy Awards?
Protest against race discrimination
Protest against gun violence
Protest against Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans
Protest against war
Answer
Marlon Brando boycotted the 45th Academy Awards in 1973 in protest against Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans. He sent Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American actress, to the ceremony in his place to read a statement on his behalf. The statement condemned the film industry's "exploitation of American Indians" and called for a more accurate and respectful portrayal of Native Americans in film and television.
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