Star Refutes Anti-Vaxxer Views After Lending His Voice To Disputed Covid Feature

The "Taken" star has lent his narration to a new documentary that challenges the safety of immunizations and praises ex- cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Film's Provocative Origins

Named "Plague of Corruption," the film is inspired by a popular book written by a disgraced researcher, who gained notoriety during the global outbreak for claims that the virus was caused by a problematic version of the seasonal immunization.

Her writing partner, Kent Heckenlively, has penned books with conspiracy-prone media personality Alex Jones. He wrote online praising Neeson's involvement in the documentary.

An Unequivocal Rebuttal

Representatives for the actor have provided a response strongly denying implications that he holds anti-vax beliefs.

"We all understand that unethical practices may occur within the drug industry, but that cannot be equated to opposition to vaccines," the response states. "Liam has never been, and is not, anti-vax. His extensive work with the global charity highlights his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The statement noted that the actor did not shape the project's editorial content and that inquiries about its claims are best addressed to the producers.

Major Assertions Featured in the Documentary

According to the documentary, the voiceover provided by Neeson makes several provocative claims:

• It suggests that pro-immunization voices have insisted on "unconditional submission" to health authorities.
• It posits that "medical science has become deeply politicized."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they simply are not adequately tested."
• The film also criticizes Covid lockdowns, arguing they caused severe distress that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
• Concerning Covid vaccines, it references a view that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "hazardous tests."

Past Controversy and Recent Disputes

The film further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about HIV drug testing on children, which was subsequently the subject of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for unbalanced reporting.

In recent weeks, Kennedy directed the Centers for Disease Control to alter its long-held position that there is no link between immunizations and autism. This supposed link is also referenced in the documentary, contrary to a new report from the World Health Organisation reiterating no such link has been found.

A Previous Statement of Advocacy

Differing from the film's message, Neeson has in the past expressed firm endorsement for vaccines in his position as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

In 2022, he referred to vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," stating that "The debate about vaccines in the past few years has forgotten how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in human history."

"Plague of Corruption" concludes with Neeson's voice stating, "This marks not the conclusion of our journey. Rather, it is the start of a different phase."