Actor Denies Anti-Vaccine Views Following Voicing Contentious Covid Film

The "Taken" star has lent his voice to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the efficacy of vaccinations and commends ex- health official the political figure.

The Film's Contentious Foundation

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is inspired by a well-known publication written by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the global outbreak for assertions that the virus was a result of a faulty batch of the seasonal immunization.

The book's collaborator, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with far-right radio host the Infowars host. He wrote online celebrating Neeson's involvement in the film.

A Strong Rebuttal

A spokesperson for Neeson have provided a statement pushing back against suggestions that he subscribes to anti-vax views.

"We all acknowledge that misconduct can exist within the pharmaceutical industry, but that cannot be conflated with opposition to vaccines," the response states. "Neeson never has been, and cannot be described as, anti-vaccination. His long work with the global charity underscores his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."

The statement noted that the performer had no hand in the documentary's editorial content and that questions about its assertions are best addressed to the producers.

Central Themes Featured in the Film

As presented, the script read by Neeson features several controversial statements:

• It states that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "blind obedience" to public institutions.
• It posits that "research has become highly influenced by politics."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed claiming, "The big problem with vaccines is that they are not adequately tested."
• It also criticizes pandemic restrictions, saying they caused psychological harm that cost thousands of lives.
• Concerning pandemic shots, it references a perspective that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "dangerous experiments."

Historical Context and Current Issues

The documentary also references a historical film about HIV drug testing on children, which was later the topic of a BBC apology by the network for editorial breaches.

In recent weeks, Kennedy directed the CDC to alter its long-held position that there is no link between immunizations and autism. This supposed link is also referenced in the film, even with a fresh analysis from the World Health Organisation confirming no such link has been found.

An Earlier Statement of Advocacy

Contrasting the documentary's narrative, Neeson has formerly voiced strong support for vaccines in his position as a charity ambassador.

Two years ago, he called vaccines as "an extraordinary achievement," adding that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has forgotten 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 script saying, "This is not the finish of our story. It is the beginning of a new chapter."