Performer Rejects Anti-Vaxxer Views Following Lending His Voice To Disputed Covid Documentary
The "Taken" star has given his voice to a recent film that questions the efficacy of vaccinations and lauds one-time cabinet secretary the political figure.
The Feature's Provocative Foundation
Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is based on a popular book published by a disgraced researcher, who rose to infamy during the global outbreak for claims that the illness was linked to a faulty batch of the flu vaccine.
Her co-author, the executive producer, has also written books with conspiracy-prone radio host the Infowars host. The producer recently posted celebrating Neeson's involvement in the project.
A Firm Denial
Representatives for the actor have provided a comment firmly refuting implications that he holds anti-immunization views.
"We all acknowledge that unethical practices can exist within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to being against vaccines," the comment states. "He never has been, and remains not, anti-vaccination. His long work with the global charity reinforces his enduring support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."
It added that the star had no hand in the documentary's narrative and that questions about its assertions are best addressed to the producers.
Central Assertions In the Documentary
According to the documentary, the narration provided by Neeson makes several provocative claims:
- It states that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "blind obedience" to public institutions.
- It argues that "science has become deeply influenced by politics."
- RFK Jr is featured stating, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they just aren't properly vetted."
- The narration takes aim at pandemic restrictions, saying they caused psychological harm that cost thousands of lives.
- Concerning the immunizations, it cites a perspective that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "dangerous experiments."
Historical Controversy and Recent Disputes
The documentary also references a past television report about AIDS medication trials on children, which was later the topic of a formal apology by the broadcaster for unbalanced reporting.
Recently, RFK Jr directed the Centers for Disease Control to revise its official position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is echoed in the documentary, despite a recent study from the WHO reiterating no evidence has been found.
A Previous Position of Endorsement
Contrasting the film's tone, Neeson has previously shown firm endorsement for vaccines in his capacity as a charity ambassador.
Previously, he referred to vaccines as "an incredible triumph," noting that "The debate about vaccines in the past few years has overlooked how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in our history."
The documentary finishes with Neeson's voice saying, "This isn't the end of our story. This is the dawn of a different phase."
