Performer Refutes Anti-Vaxxer Position After Lending His Voice To Disputed Covid Feature

The "Taken" star has given his voice to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the efficacy of vaccines and commends one-time government figure Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Feature's Contentious Origins

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the film is inspired by a well-known publication co-authored by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the pandemic for allegations that the virus was caused by a faulty batch of the flu vaccine.

The book's co-author, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone radio host a known commentator. The producer wrote online praising Neeson's role in the project.

A Strong Statement

A spokesperson for Neeson have provided a comment strongly denying suggestions that he holds anti-vax views.

"We all recognize that misconduct can exist within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to rejection of vaccines," the comment reads. "He is not, and is not, anti-vax. His extensive work with the UN children's agency highlights his consistent support for public-health initiatives."

It noted that the performer had no hand in the project's narrative and that questions about its claims ought to go to the creators.

Key Themes In the Documentary

According to the documentary, the voiceover read by Neeson features several provocative statements:

• It suggests that pro-immunization voices have insisted on "blind obedience" to government bodies.
• It declares that "research has become highly influenced by politics."
• RFK Jr is interviewed claiming, "The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren't safely tested."
• The film takes aim at stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused severe distress that resulted in thousands of lives.
• Regarding Covid vaccines, it cites a perspective that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "dangerous experiments."

Previous Background and Ongoing Disputes

The documentary further cites a past television report about clinical trials on children, which was later the topic of a correction by the corporation for editorial breaches.

Recently, Kennedy called on the national health agency to alter its official position that there is no link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is echoed in the film, despite a new report from the World Health Organisation stating no connection has been found.

An Earlier Statement of Advocacy

Differing from the film's narrative, Neeson has previously shown clear advocacy for vaccines in his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Previously, he referred to vaccines as "an extraordinary triumph," noting that "The debate about vaccines in recent years has overlooked how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in our history."

The film concludes with Neeson's script saying, "This is not the end of our story. Rather, it is the start of a different phase."