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The impression the public is getting of the Indian is the impression the public has created. The grossly misappropriated casting in Hollywood, and the innate misunderstanding of Native American historical and contemporary presence.

Hollywood Films have historically portrayed People of Africa and Middle East as white. Icons of the Bible photo series depicts some of the most famous characters of the Old and New Testament exclusively as people of color.

Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best actor. Sacheen LittleFeather, a Native American actress, attended a ceremony in Brando`s place, stating that the actor: very regretfully could not accept the award, as he was protesting Hollywood`s…

Johnny Depp appeared in the new Dior campaign, titled "We are the land".

When Leonardo DiCaprio won the best drama film actor Golden Globe for his role in The Revenant, he closed his speech by thanking "all the indigenous communities around the world. It is time that we recognize your history "

Native American cast leaves Adam Sandler flick - "Nothing has changed, we`re still just Hollywood Indians".

Native American production in Hollywood

Lack of Native American actors in Hollywood