Star Denies Anti-Vax Position Following Narrating Controversial Coronavirus Film
Liam Neeson has given his narration to a new documentary that questions the safety of vaccinations and praises former health official the political figure.
The Documentary's Contentious Basis
Titled "Plague of Corruption," the project is inspired by a bestselling book published by a controversial scientist, who rose to infamy during the global outbreak for allegations that Covid was linked to a faulty batch of the influenza shot.
The book's collaborator, a producer, has previously authored books with far-right media personality the Infowars host. He recently posted celebrating Neeson's role in the film.
An Unequivocal Denial
Representatives for the actor have issued a response firmly refuting suggestions that he subscribes to anti-immunization beliefs.
"Everyone can understand that misconduct may occur within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be conflated with being against vaccines," the response states. "He never has been, and remains not, against vaccines. His long work with Unicef underscores his long-held support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."
It added that the actor did not shape the project's narrative and that inquiries about its content are best addressed to the producers.
Central Assertions In the Film
In the film, the voiceover spoken by Neeson features several strong points:
- It states that pro-immunization voices have called for "unconditional submission" to government bodies.
- It posits that "research has become dangerously politicized."
- RFK Jr is interviewed saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they simply are not properly vetted."
- It takes aim at stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused psychological harm that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
- On the topic of the immunizations, it references a report that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "risky trials."
Previous Background and Current Issues
The documentary includes a past television report about AIDS medication trials on children, which was subsequently the subject of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for violations of guidelines.
In recent weeks, Kennedy instructed the national health agency to change its longstanding position that there is no connection between immunizations and autism. This assertion is repeated in the documentary, contrary to a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no connection has been found.
A Previous Record of Support
Differing from the film's message, Neeson has previously voiced firm endorsement for vaccines in his role as a Unicef global ambassador.
In 2022, he described vaccines as "a remarkable human success story," noting that "The debate about vaccines in recent years has lost sight of how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in human history."
The film ends with Neeson's narration stating, "This isn't the conclusion of our narrative. This is the dawn of a different phase."
