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Sean Penn blasts Oscars for 'cowardice' in limiting diverse cultural expressions at Marrakech Film Fest career tribute
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- Penn voiced support for Ali Abbasi's controversial Trump movie 'The Apprentice' during his speech, further criticizing the Academy's lack of inclusivity
- The Oscars have 'exercised really extraordinary cowardice' in not being 'part of the bigger world of expression', according to Penn's scathing remarks
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Sean Penn, Ali Abbasi, Oscars, Marrakech Film Festival, The Apprentice