Star Rejects Anti-Vax Stance After Voicing Disputed Covid Feature

The "Taken" star has given his voice to a recent film that casts doubt on the legitimacy of immunizations and lauds one-time cabinet secretary RFK Jr.

The Film's Contentious Basis

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the film is based on a bestselling book published by Judy Mikovits, who rose to infamy during the pandemic for claims that the virus was a result of a bad strain of the influenza shot.

Her writing partner, the executive producer, has previously authored books with far-right radio host a known commentator. He wrote online celebrating Neeson's role in the documentary.

A Strong Rebuttal

Representatives for Liam Neeson have issued a response pushing back against claims that he supports anti-vaccine beliefs.

"Everyone can recognize that misconduct may occur within the pharmaceutical industry, but that must not be confused with opposition to vaccines," the statement reads. "He is not, and cannot be described as, against vaccines. His extensive work with the global charity reinforces his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."

It added that the star was not involved in crafting the project's editorial content and that concerns about its claims ought to go to the filmmakers.

Major Claims Within the Documentary

As presented, the voiceover provided by Neeson makes several provocative points:

• It claims that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "unconditional submission" to health authorities.
• It posits that "science has become highly politicised."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed stating, "The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren't safely tested."
• The film takes aim at pandemic restrictions, saying they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives.
• Concerning Covid vaccines, it cites a report that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "risky trials."

Historical Controversy and Ongoing Issues

It also references a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was afterwards the topic of a BBC apology by the corporation for unbalanced reporting.

In recent weeks, the political figure directed the Centers for Disease Control to change its long-held position that there is no link between immunizations and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is echoed in the film, contrary to a recent study from the WHO stating no connection has been found.

A Previous Record of Support

Standing in contrast to the documentary's message, Neeson has in the past expressed strong support for vaccines in his role as a charity ambassador.

Two years ago, he described vaccines as "an extraordinary human success story," stating that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has overlooked how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history."

"Plague of Corruption" ends with Neeson's narration saying, "This is not the conclusion of our journey. Rather, it is the dawn of a fresh chapter."