🔗 Share this article Actor Rejects Anti-Vax Stance Following Lending His Voice To Contentious Pandemic Film The "Taken" star has lent his voice to a new documentary that questions the legitimacy of vaccines and lauds ex- cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Film's Disputed Origins Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is based on a bestselling book written by a controversial scientist, who rose to infamy during the global outbreak for allegations that the virus was caused by a bad strain of the seasonal immunization. The publication's collaborator, Kent Heckenlively, has also written books with far-right radio host the Infowars host. Heckenlively wrote online praising Neeson's participation in the documentary. A Firm Statement A spokesperson for Neeson have provided a comment pushing back against claims that he holds anti-immunization views. "Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to rejection of vaccines," the response states. "Liam never has been, and is not, anti-vax. His considerable work with Unicef highlights his long-held support for worldwide vaccination initiatives." The response added that the star did not shape the project's messaging and that concerns about its assertions should be directed to the filmmakers. Major Themes Featured in the Documentary According to the documentary, the narration spoken by Neeson includes several provocative claims: It states that pro-immunization voices have insisted on "complete compliance" to government bodies. It declares that "research has become highly influenced by politics." RFK Jr is shown claiming, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't properly vetted." The narration further attacks Covid lockdowns, arguing they caused psychological harm that cost thousands of lives. On the topic of Covid vaccines, it cites a view that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "risky trials." Historical Context and Recent Disputes It further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about HIV drug testing on children, which was subsequently the focus of a formal apology by the broadcaster for editorial breaches. Recently, the political figure instructed the Centers for Disease Control to alter its longstanding position that there is no causal relationship between immunizations and autism spectrum disorder. This supposed link is echoed in the documentary, even with a recent study from the global health body reiterating no evidence has been found. An Earlier Record of Endorsement Differing from the documentary's narrative, Neeson has in the past voiced strong support for vaccines in his role as a Unicef global ambassador. Two years ago, he called vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," adding that "The debate about vaccines in recent years has lost sight of how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history." The film finishes with Neeson's voice stating, "This marks not the conclusion of our narrative. It is the dawn of a fresh chapter."
The "Taken" star has lent his voice to a new documentary that questions the legitimacy of vaccines and lauds ex- cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Film's Disputed Origins Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is based on a bestselling book written by a controversial scientist, who rose to infamy during the global outbreak for allegations that the virus was caused by a bad strain of the seasonal immunization. The publication's collaborator, Kent Heckenlively, has also written books with far-right radio host the Infowars host. Heckenlively wrote online praising Neeson's participation in the documentary. A Firm Statement A spokesperson for Neeson have provided a comment pushing back against claims that he holds anti-immunization views. "Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to rejection of vaccines," the response states. "Liam never has been, and is not, anti-vax. His considerable work with Unicef highlights his long-held support for worldwide vaccination initiatives." The response added that the star did not shape the project's messaging and that concerns about its assertions should be directed to the filmmakers. Major Themes Featured in the Documentary According to the documentary, the narration spoken by Neeson includes several provocative claims: It states that pro-immunization voices have insisted on "complete compliance" to government bodies. It declares that "research has become highly influenced by politics." RFK Jr is shown claiming, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't properly vetted." The narration further attacks Covid lockdowns, arguing they caused psychological harm that cost thousands of lives. On the topic of Covid vaccines, it cites a view that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "risky trials." Historical Context and Recent Disputes It further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about HIV drug testing on children, which was subsequently the focus of a formal apology by the broadcaster for editorial breaches. Recently, the political figure instructed the Centers for Disease Control to alter its longstanding position that there is no causal relationship between immunizations and autism spectrum disorder. This supposed link is echoed in the documentary, even with a recent study from the global health body reiterating no evidence has been found. An Earlier Record of Endorsement Differing from the documentary's narrative, Neeson has in the past voiced strong support for vaccines in his role as a Unicef global ambassador. Two years ago, he called vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," adding that "The debate about vaccines in recent years has lost sight of how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history." The film finishes with Neeson's voice stating, "This marks not the conclusion of our narrative. It is the dawn of a fresh chapter."