Star Refutes Anti-Vax Views After Voicing Contentious Covid Film
The "Taken" star has lent his voice to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the safety of vaccines and praises one-time government figure Robert F Kennedy Jr.
The Documentary's Disputed Basis
Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is inspired by a bestselling book co-authored by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the health crisis for claims that the illness was a result of a problematic version of the flu vaccine.
The publication's co-author, a producer, has penned books with conspiracy-prone figure a known commentator. The producer recently posted praising Neeson's role in the documentary.
A Firm Statement
The team of Neeson have provided a comment firmly refuting suggestions that he holds anti-vaccine sentiments.
"We all acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be conflated with rejection of vaccines," the comment explains. "Neeson is not, and remains not, anti-vaccination. His long work with the global charity reinforces his enduring support for global immunisation initiatives."
It continued that the performer did not shape the film's editorial content and that questions about its claims should be directed to the creators.
Key Themes In the Documentary
As presented, the script spoken by Neeson features several strong claims:
- It states that pro-immunization voices have called for "blind obedience" to health authorities.
- It posits that "medical science has become highly influenced by politics."
- RFK Jr is interviewed stating, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they simply are not adequately tested."
- The narration takes aim at stay-at-home orders, claiming they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives.
- On the topic of pandemic shots, it mentions a perspective that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "risky trials."
Past Controversy and Recent Debates
The film further cites a past television report about HIV drug testing on children, which was subsequently the topic of a correction by the network for violations of guidelines.
Last month, RFK Jr instructed the national health agency to revise its long-held position that there is no link between immunizations and autism. This supposed link is echoed in the film, contrary to a recent study from the global health body stating no such link has been found.
A Previous Record of Advocacy
Standing in contrast to the documentary's tone, Neeson has in the past shown strong support for vaccines in his role as a charity ambassador.
Previously, he called vaccines as "an extraordinary achievement," noting that "The discourse about vaccines in the past few years has lost sight of 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 narration stating, "This marks not the end of our narrative. Rather, it is the start of a fresh chapter."