This document summarizes a social media movement that occurred in response to the 2014 Oscars ceremony. Native activists and intellectuals, led by Dr. Adrienne Keene, criticized the portrayal of Johnny Depp's character "Tonto" in the film The Lone Ranger, which had been nominated for an award. Keene blogged about the problematic stereotypes in the Tonto character. This sparked widespread discussion on social media among Native people demanding better representation. While some supported Keene's efforts, she also received personal attacks and backlash for her criticism of the film. The movement highlighted the continued issues around Native representation in Hollywood.

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