This month's GQ cover model is "Bruno" (Sacha Baron Cohen) and in one of the many spreads shot by Mark Seliger, there is a series of photos done at Birmingham High in the San Fernando Valley with their football team. Well, apparently this didn't sit too well with LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines.
"I hold the principal and the athletic director accountable, and I have asked the local district superintendent to take appropriate action,"
Cortines blamed Birmingham's Principal Marcia Coates and athletic director Rick Prizant. This Wednesday, the debate of converting Birmingham to a charter school is up for vote at a school board meeting and Cortines feels this is an embarrassment to the school.
"This recent GQ thing has not helped matters. We've allowed our students to be used, and not in the most glamorous circumstances, either."
"Bruno" hits theaters on July 10th.
UPDATE (7/1) : LAT : Coach, principal being disciplined over 'Bruno' photos
LINKS
+ LAT : School officials not amused by comedian's photo shoot
+ DN : 'Bruno' photos at Birmingham High raise eyebrows
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