Monkey cruelty in film alleged
PA Wellington Animal trainers involved in the film “Project X,” released in Wellington by Twentieth Century Fox, could face criminal charges for alleged abuse of chimpanzees during filming, animal welfare officials say. The Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has criticised the film, now being shown by Amalgamated Hoyts cinemas.
The national director of the society, Mr Neil Wells, said that evidence from the United States supported earlier concerns that the film could have involved animal abuse.
The film relates the story Of a young pilot’s efforts to save chimpanzees from a fatal military experiment.
The Los Angeles Department of Animal Regulation has asked the District Attorney’s office there to bring criminal complaints on 18 counts of cruelty to animals against six animal trainers.
The recommendation to file charges came after a three-month inquiry sparked by affidavits from crew members and others.
The alleged acts of cruelty included chimpanzees being beaten with blackjacks, clubs and , closed fists.
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