Animal Welfare on Movie Sets Continues to be Concern
Animals have been used and sometimes abused in films since the early days of movies. But the American Humane Association has worked since 1940 to ensure that no animals are harmed in film production. The animal protection organization is expanding its work, while others question why animal actors are needed at all in a digital age.
The new film Dolphin Tale tells the true story of Winter, a dolphin who lost her tail and with the help of a young boy, gets a prosthetic replacement. The American Humane Association worked with filmmakers to ensure the welfare of Winter and the other animal performers.
A thick book of guidelines tells Hollywood moviemakers how to treat any species, explains Karen Rosa, who oversees the association's film and television unit.
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