Star Rejects Anti-Vaccine Views After Narrating Contentious Pandemic Film

The "Taken" star has provided his voice to a recent film that casts doubt on the safety of vaccinations and lauds former cabinet secretary RFK Jr.

The Documentary's Disputed Origins

Named "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is based on a well-known publication co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the pandemic for claims that the illness was linked to a bad strain of the seasonal immunization.

Her co-author, a producer, has penned books with controversial media personality a known commentator. Heckenlively wrote online celebrating Neeson's involvement in the film.

A Firm Statement

The team of Neeson have released a statement firmly refuting suggestions that he subscribes to anti-vax beliefs.

"Many recognize that corruption might be present within the medical sector, but that should never be equated to rejection of vaccines," the statement explains. "He is not, and is not, anti-vax. His extensive work with Unicef underscores his enduring support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The statement continued that the actor had no hand in the documentary's editorial content and that concerns about its content ought to go to the filmmakers.

Central Claims Within the Documentary

According to the documentary, the voiceover provided by Neeson makes several strong claims:

• It states that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "complete compliance" to government bodies.
• It argues that "research has become deeply influenced by politics."
• RFK Jr is shown saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested."
• The film takes aim at stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused severe distress that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
• Regarding the immunizations, it references a report that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "hazardous tests."

Historical Context and Current Issues

It further cites a past television report about HIV drug testing on children, which was afterwards the subject of a formal apology by the corporation for editorial breaches.

Last month, Kennedy directed the CDC to alter its longstanding position that there is no link between immunizations and autism spectrum disorder. This supposed link is also referenced in the documentary, contrary to a fresh analysis from the global health body stating no connection has been found.

An Earlier Statement of Advocacy

Contrasting the film's narrative, Neeson has previously shown firm endorsement for vaccines in his capacity as a charity ambassador.

Previously, he described vaccines as "a remarkable triumph," stating that "The debate about vaccines in recent years has overlooked 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 script stating, "This isn't the end of our story. It is the beginning of a different phase."