Former NYU professor Jose Angel Santana is suing the school for wrongful termination after insinuating that he was let go because he gave the famed actor a “D” in his ‘Directing the Actor II’ class.

The professor accuses the school of “bending over backwards to create a Franco-friendly environment” and insists that Franco was lucky to even get a passing grade after missing 12 out of the 14 classes.
Santana goes on to say that Franco missed just as many classes in other courses but still received favourable grades. And to reward his professors for such generous grades Franco hired one of them, Jay Anania, to write and direct his movie, “William Vincent.” and gave the head of the department, John Tintori, a cameo appearance in the film as well. This all according to the sourpuss former professor.
Long story short Santana was pissed Franco picked Jay over him to direct his movie. And why is he complaining about preferential treatment? Famous people, college athletes, students who sleep with their professors, and students who get high with their professors will always get better grades. These are the rules of the world. There is no sense in fighting the unwritten laws that govern us. When you do that you get fired.
PS. He probably didn’t like that Franco, a perceived 30 year-old entitled Hollywood burnout, who only came to class twice, was able to ace all his papers effortlessly, and had the fame, knowledge, and career that the Santana desperately strived for his entire life (but obviously failed miserably accomplishing).
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