No animals were harmed…

When you go to the movies – if you stay for the credits – you may have noticed a line that says, “No animals were harmed in the making of this picture.”

It’s issued by the American Humane Association, which places monitors on the sets of many film and TV productions.

While that language may reassure viewers, a recent investigation by The Hollywood Reporter found that animals actually were harmed in some of the films that carried the disclaimer.

Though the AHA frequently touts a 99.98 percent safety rating, the association’s internal critics insist the number has no real statistical grounding. THR reporter Gary Baum joins “Reveal” host Al Letson to discuss his investigation and what moviegoers need to know when they see animals on the big screen.

Featured image: Suraj Sharma stars in “Life of Pi.” The Hollywood Reporter investigates the American Humane Association’s “No animals were harmed” disclaimer. Credit: 20th Century Fox