Sean Penn Criticizes Oscars and Champions Free Expression at Marrakech
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Sean Penn criticized the Oscars for "extraordinary cowardice" in limiting cultural expression and imagination, while speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival. He expressed support for Ali Abbasi's film "The Apprentice" and encouraged embracing diversity of opinion and political incorrectness. Penn received a lifetime achievement award at the festival, which features discussions with filmmakers like Tim Burton and Ava DuVernay.
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