Sean Penn Slammed the Oscars for its 'Cowardice'

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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