Actor Denies Anti-Vaccine Stance After Voicing Controversial Covid Documentary
The "Taken" star has provided his vocal talents to a new documentary that challenges the legitimacy of vaccinations and lauds ex- government figure the political figure.
The Documentary's Contentious Foundation
Named "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is based on a popular book published by a disgraced researcher, who rose to infamy during the pandemic for assertions that the illness was a result of a faulty batch of the seasonal immunization.
The book's collaborator, the executive producer, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone media personality the Infowars host. The producer took to social media hailing Neeson's participation in the film.
A Strong Statement
Representatives for Liam Neeson have released a statement strongly denying implications that he supports anti-vax beliefs.
"Many recognize that misconduct can exist within the medical sector, but that should never be confused with rejection of vaccines," the statement states. "Neeson has never been, and remains not, anti-vax. His long work with the UN children's agency reinforces his enduring support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."
The statement continued that the star did not shape the film's messaging and that inquiries about its assertions should be directed to the creators.
Major Assertions In the Documentary
According to the documentary, the voiceover read by Neeson includes several provocative statements:
- It states that pro-immunization voices have insisted on "unconditional submission" to public institutions.
- It posits that "medical science has become highly politicized."
- RFK Jr is featured saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't safely tested."
- It further attacks stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused psychological harm that cost thousands of lives.
- Concerning pandemic shots, it references a perspective that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "hazardous tests."
Previous Controversy and Recent Issues
The documentary also references a historical film about HIV drug testing on children, which was afterwards the subject of a formal apology by the network for unbalanced reporting.
In recent weeks, RFK Jr called on the CDC to alter its long-held position that there is no causal relationship between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is repeated in the documentary, contrary to a new report from the global health body stating no evidence has been found.
An Earlier Statement of Support
Contrasting the documentary's tone, Neeson has previously expressed clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
In 2022, he described vaccines as "an incredible triumph," stating that "The conversation about vaccines in the past few years has lost sight of how much positive impact they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history."
The film concludes with Neeson's narration proclaiming, "This marks not the conclusion of our narrative. It is the dawn of a different phase."