Animal Welfare on Movie Sets Continues to be Concern - September 28, 2011

Episode Number 67 - Original Airdate: September 28, 2011Animal Welfare on Movie Sets Continues to be ConcernAnimals have been used and sometimes abused in films since the early days of movies. Since 1940, the American Humane Association has worked to ensure that no animals are harmed in film production. Mike O'Sullivan reports that the animal protection organization is expanding its work, while others question why animal actors are needed in the digital age.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on September 28, 2011, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #hollywoodmovies #animalwelfare #animalactors #americanhumaneassociation #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica