Actor Refutes Anti-Vax Stance Following Voicing Disputed Coronavirus Documentary

The "Taken" star has provided his voice to a new documentary that questions the legitimacy of immunizations and lauds one-time health official the political figure.

The Feature's Disputed Origins

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the project 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 bad strain of the influenza shot.

The book's collaborator, the executive producer, has penned books with controversial radio host a known commentator. The producer wrote online celebrating Neeson's participation in the project.

A Firm Rebuttal

A spokesperson for Liam Neeson have issued a response pushing back against claims that he subscribes to anti-vaccine beliefs.

"Many understand that unethical practices might be present within the pharmaceutical industry, but that cannot be conflated with being against vaccines," the comment explains. "Neeson has never been, and cannot be described as, anti-vax. His considerable work with the UN children's agency reinforces his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The statement continued that the star had no hand in the film's editorial content and that inquiries about its assertions are best addressed to the creators.

Central Assertions In the Feature

As presented, the voiceover provided by Neeson features several strong claims:

• It claims that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "blind obedience" to health authorities.
• It posits that "science has become highly influenced by politics."
• Kennedy is featured saying, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they are not properly vetted."
• The narration further attacks pandemic restrictions, arguing they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives.
• On the topic of pandemic shots, it cites a report that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "dangerous experiments."

Historical Context and Current Debates

The film includes a past television report about AIDS medication trials on children, which was later the topic of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for editorial breaches.

Last month, the political figure called on the Centers for Disease Control to change its longstanding position that there is no connection between immunizations and autism. This supposed link is echoed in the documentary, despite a fresh analysis from the WHO stating no evidence has been found.

An Earlier Position of Support

Standing in contrast to the documentary's message, Neeson has in the past shown strong support for vaccines in his capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Previously, he referred to vaccines as "an extraordinary achievement," stating that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in human history."

The film ends with Neeson's narration proclaiming, "This is not the finish of our journey. This is the beginning of a fresh chapter."