“Still the best Oscar acceptance speech.” (Video)
For those of us who don’t revel in the golden pageantry (and I’m with you, more or less, though there were some great moments last night), this has got to rank as one of the more meaningful moments among so many thank you thank you thank you Oscar speeches.
“Sacheen Littlefeather refusing to accept the Best Actor Oscar® on behalf of Marlon Brando for his performance in “The Godfather” – the 45th Annual Academy Awards® in 1973. Liv Ullmann and Roger Moore presented the award.”
~
…is still a civil rights activist in California. She advocates mostly around First Nations health issues, however has also worked a lot with HIV education as well.
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/01/19/sacheen-littlefeather/
There is a wonderful documentary called Reel Injun that catches up with her. I really recommend this movie, it’s a down to earth look at Hollywood’s fascination with First Nations folk. Some redditors can watch it free from this link:
http://www.nfb.ca/film/reel_injun/trailer/reel_injun_trailer
Read a great discussion on Reddit.
A close second:
Very much indeed:
Another contender (GG):
Incorrect source, offensive, or found a typo? Or do you want to write for Elephant?
Those are good.I sti loved Roberto Benigni's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cTR6fk8frs