Why Did Sean Penn Accuse the Oscars of ‘Extraordinary Cowardice?’ Comment Explained

Story by Shazmeen Navrange

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Outspoken actor Sean Penn blasts the Oscars for 'extraordinary cowardice,' criticizing their limited TV focus over true artistic achievement.

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Penn slammed the Oscars for failing to recognize diverse global cinema, arguing they've devolved into a narrow TV spectacle.
Penn defended the controversial Donald Trump-based film 'The Apprentice,' saying it's 'jaw-dropping' the industry is 'afraid' of great movies like that.

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Sean Penn, Oscars, Academy Awards, The Apprentice, The Apprentice, The Florida Project, I'm Still Here, Emilia Perez