Performer Refutes Anti-Vaxxer Stance After Voicing Contentious Covid Feature
The "Taken" star has given his voice to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the safety of vaccinations and praises ex- government figure RFK Jr.
The Feature's Provocative Origins
Called "Plague of Corruption," the project is adapted from a bestselling book written by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the global outbreak for claims that the virus was linked to a bad strain of the influenza shot.
Her writing partner, the executive producer, has also written books with far-right media personality Alex Jones. He recently posted praising Neeson's participation in the documentary.
An Unequivocal Denial
Representatives for the actor have issued a statement firmly refuting suggestions that he subscribes to anti-vaccine beliefs.
"Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct can exist within the medical sector, but that must not be equated to opposition to vaccines," the response reads. "Liam never has been, and remains not, anti-vax. His long work with the global charity underscores his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."
The statement continued that the performer did not shape the film's messaging and that questions about its claims ought to go to the filmmakers.
Key Claims Featured in the Film
According to the documentary, the narration provided by Neeson makes several strong claims:
- It suggests that pro-immunization voices have demanded "complete compliance" to public institutions.
- It argues that "medical science has become highly influenced by politics."
- Kennedy is featured stating, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't properly vetted."
- The narration takes aim at stay-at-home orders, claiming they caused severe distress that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
- On the topic of the immunizations, it mentions a perspective that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "dangerous experiments."
Historical Controversy and Ongoing Issues
It also references a historical film about clinical trials on children, which was subsequently the topic of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for editorial breaches.
In recent weeks, Kennedy instructed the Centers for Disease Control to revise its longstanding position that there is no causal relationship between vaccines and autism. This claim is repeated in the film, even with a new report from the global health body stating no evidence has been found.
A Past Position of Support
Contrasting the documentary's narrative, Neeson has previously shown clear advocacy for vaccines in his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
Two years ago, he described vaccines as "an incredible triumph," stating that "The conversation about vaccines in the past few years has lost sight of how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in our history."
The film ends with Neeson's script saying, "This marks not the finish of our journey. This is the beginning of a different phase."
