‘Alpha’: PETA Calls for Boycott of Film Over Animal Slaughter Allegation | THR News

PETA has called for a boycott of the film 'Alpha' due to allegations of animal cruelty during production. The controversy centers around claims that bison were slaughtered for use as props, which the production denies, stating that carcasses were sourced from a meat processing company. An investigation by The Hollywood Reporter highlighted the role of animal wrangler John Scott, who was overseen by the American Humane Association. The production claims the issue arose from a miscommunication. 'Alpha,' directed by Albert Hughes, is set 20,000 years ago and follows a young man who befriends a wolf during the Ice Age.

What organization called for a boycott of the film 'Alpha'?

• The Hollywood Reporter

• Animal Welfare Institute

• PETA

• American Humane Association

What was the main reason for the controversy surrounding the film 'Alpha'?

• Use of CGI animals

• Allegations of animal cruelty

• Historical inaccuracies

• Poor box office performance

Who was the animal wrangler involved in the 'Alpha' film production?

• Kodi Smit McPhee

• John Scott

• Lisa Lang

• Albert Hughes

What was the role of the American Humane Association in the film 'Alpha'?

• They oversaw animal welfare on set

• They wrote the script

• They funded the production

• They directed the film

What is the setting of the film 'Alpha'?

• Future dystopian world

• 20,000 years ago in Europe during the Ice Age

• Medieval Europe

• Ancient Egypt