Performer Denies Anti-Vax Stance After Lending His Voice To Disputed Coronavirus Film

The "Taken" star has given his voice to a new documentary that questions the safety of vaccinations and praises ex- government figure Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Documentary's Provocative Origins

Named "Plague of Corruption," the film is adapted from a popular book co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the global outbreak for claims that the virus was a result of a problematic version of the seasonal immunization.

Her co-author, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with controversial media personality a known commentator. Heckenlively wrote online praising Neeson's participation in the film.

A Strong Rebuttal

Representatives for Neeson have provided a comment strongly denying suggestions that he holds anti-vaccine beliefs.

"We all acknowledge that misconduct can exist within the medical sector, but that cannot be confused with being against vaccines," the statement reads. "He never has been, and remains not, anti-vaccination. His extensive work with the UN children's agency reinforces his consistent support for public-health initiatives."

The response added that the star had no hand in the documentary's editorial content and that questions about its claims ought to go to the creators.

Major Claims Within the Film

As presented, the narration read by Neeson makes several provocative statements:

• It claims that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "blind obedience" to government bodies.
• It argues that "research has become dangerously politicised."
• RFK Jr is shown claiming, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they are not adequately tested."
• It also criticizes Covid lockdowns, claiming they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives.
• On the topic of Covid vaccines, it cites a view that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "risky trials."

Past Controversy and Recent Disputes

The documentary also references a historical film about HIV drug testing on children, which was subsequently the subject of a formal apology by the broadcaster for unbalanced reporting.

In recent weeks, Kennedy called on the national health agency to change its long-held position that there is no causal relationship between immunizations and autism. This claim is also referenced in the documentary, contrary to a recent study from the global health body confirming no such link has been found.

A Previous Record of Support

Differing from the documentary's message, Neeson has previously voiced firm endorsement for vaccines in his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Previously, he called vaccines as "an extraordinary achievement," stating that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has lost sight of how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in our history."

The film ends with Neeson's narration proclaiming, "This isn't the conclusion of our narrative. Rather, it is the start of a fresh chapter."