Star Denies Anti-Vax Stance After Voicing Controversial Coronavirus Feature

The "Taken" star has given his narration to a new documentary that questions the efficacy of immunizations and lauds ex- health official RFK Jr.

The Documentary's Disputed Basis

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the project is adapted from a popular book co-authored by a controversial scientist, who rose to infamy during the global outbreak for allegations that the virus was a result of a bad strain of the flu vaccine.

The book's co-author, a producer, has penned books with controversial media personality the Infowars host. He took to social media hailing Neeson's involvement in the project.

A Firm Statement

The team of the actor have released a response pushing back against implications that he holds anti-vaccine beliefs.

"We all understand that corruption can exist within the drug industry, but that must not be confused with opposition to vaccines," the comment states. "Neeson never has been, and cannot be described as, against vaccines. His long work with the UN children's agency underscores his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."

It noted that the star was not involved in crafting the film's editorial content and that concerns about its assertions are best addressed to the creators.

Major Assertions Featured in the Film

As presented, the script spoken by Neeson includes several controversial claims:

• It suggests that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "blind obedience" to public institutions.
• It argues that "science has become deeply influenced by politics."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is shown stating, "The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested."
• The narration takes aim at pandemic restrictions, claiming they caused mental anguish that cost thousands of lives.
• On the topic of Covid vaccines, it mentions a perspective that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "risky trials."

Past Background and Ongoing Disputes

The film includes a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was afterwards the topic of a correction by the corporation for unbalanced reporting.

In recent weeks, the political figure directed the national health agency to change its long-held position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This supposed link is also referenced in the film, despite a fresh analysis from the WHO stating no connection has been found.

A Past Position of Advocacy

Contrasting the film's tone, Neeson has previously shown strong support for vaccines in his position as a charity ambassador.

In 2022, he described vaccines as "a remarkable human success story," noting that "The discourse about vaccines in the past few years has overlooked how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in our history."

The film finishes with Neeson's voice saying, "This isn't the finish of our story. Rather, it is the dawn of a new chapter."