Star Denies Anti-Vaxxer Views Following Lending His Voice To Disputed Pandemic Feature

Liam Neeson has provided his voice to a new documentary that casts doubt on the legitimacy of vaccinations and praises ex- health official RFK Jr.

The Film's Contentious Origins

Named "Plague of Corruption," the film is based on a well-known publication published by a controversial scientist, who became famous during the health crisis for assertions that the illness was caused by a faulty batch of the flu vaccine.

Her collaborator, a producer, has also written books with conspiracy-prone radio host a known commentator. Heckenlively wrote online celebrating Neeson's role in the film.

An Unequivocal Denial

The team of Neeson have provided a comment strongly denying suggestions that he subscribes to anti-vax sentiments.

"Everyone can recognize that corruption might be present within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to opposition to vaccines," the response explains. "Neeson has never been, and cannot be described as, against vaccines. His long work with the global charity reinforces his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The response continued that the performer did not shape the documentary's messaging and that concerns about its content are best addressed to the creators.

Key Claims In the Film

In the film, the narration read by Neeson makes several strong statements:

• It suggests that pro-immunization voices have called for "unconditional submission" to health authorities.
• It argues that "research has become dangerously politicized."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed claiming, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they are not safely tested."
• The narration also criticizes stay-at-home orders, saying they caused psychological harm that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
• Regarding Covid vaccines, it mentions a perspective that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "hazardous tests."

Historical Background and Recent Debates

The documentary includes a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was later the topic of a BBC apology by the corporation for unbalanced reporting.

Recently, Kennedy called on the CDC to revise its longstanding position that there is no connection between immunizations and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is also referenced in the documentary, contrary to a new report from the World Health Organisation confirming no connection has been found.

A Past Record of Advocacy

Differing from the documentary's tone, Neeson has previously voiced strong support for vaccines in his position as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

In 2022, he called vaccines as "an incredible achievement," adding that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much positive impact they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in human history."

The documentary concludes with Neeson's narration proclaiming, "This isn't the conclusion of our journey. It is the beginning of a new chapter."