Sean Penn Slams Academy Awards, Labels Them

Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice
Sean Penn criticizes the Oscars for stifling creativity, calling the organizers cowards. He says he only gets excited when truly impactful films, like "The Florida Project" or "Emilia Perez," earn recognition.
Sean Penn Blames the Academy Awards for ‘Limiting' Filmmaking: It's ‘Jaw-Dropping How Afraid' Hollywood Is of Controversy
"I would just encourage everybody to be as politically incorrect as their heart desires," Penn said while also applauding Ali Abbasi's daring Donald Trump biopic "The Apprentice."
‘The Academy Has Exercised Extraordinary Cowardice’ When It Comes to ‘Expression’ and ‘Imagination’
Sean Penn blamed the Oscars for 'limiting different cultural expressions' and voiced his support for Ali Abbasi's 'The Apprentice' while at Marrakech.
Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival
The 64-year-old actor said at the Marrakech Film Festival that he gets excited about the Academy Awards only on the rare occasion that films he values are nominated. “The produc
Sean Penn blasts Oscars for 'cowardice,' limiting expression in film festival comments
Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn took aim at the Academy Awards Tuesday, accusing the ceremonies of "cowardice" and limiting cultural expression.
Sean Penn slams Oscars for ‘extraordinary cowardice’ after failing to embrace Donald Trump biopic
Sean Penn defended "The Apprentice" starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump at the Marrakech Film Festival.
Angry! Sean Penn Slams Oscars For THIS At Marrakech Film Festival
Academy Award winning actor Sean Penn on Tuesday blasted the organizers of the Oscars for being cowards who, in effect, limit the kinds of films that can be funded and made.

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