Actor Rejects Anti-Vaxxer Position Following Lending His Voice To Disputed Covid Film
The acclaimed actor has given his voice to a recent film that casts doubt on the legitimacy of vaccines and lauds former health official Robert F Kennedy Jr.
The Documentary's Provocative Origins
Titled "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is inspired by a bestselling book published by a controversial scientist, who rose to infamy during the health crisis for assertions that the illness was linked to a faulty batch of the influenza shot.
The book's co-author, Kent Heckenlively, has penned books with far-right figure Alex Jones. He recently posted praising Neeson's participation in the documentary.
A Strong Statement
A spokesperson for Liam Neeson have provided a response pushing back against implications that he holds anti-vaccine beliefs.
"We all recognize that misconduct might be present within the pharmaceutical industry, but that cannot be confused with opposition to vaccines," the comment reads. "He never has been, and remains not, against vaccines. His considerable work with the global charity highlights his consistent support for global immunisation initiatives."
The statement noted that the actor did not shape the project's editorial content and that questions about its assertions ought to go to the producers.
Central Themes Within the Film
According to the documentary, the narration provided by Neeson includes several strong claims:
- It states that pro-vaccine voices have called for "blind obedience" to health authorities.
- It declares that "science has become highly influenced by politics."
- RFK Jr is featured stating, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they are not properly vetted."
- The film further attacks pandemic restrictions, saying they caused psychological harm that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
- Concerning Covid vaccines, it mentions a report that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "dangerous experiments."
Previous Background and Ongoing Issues
It further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about clinical trials on children, which was later the topic of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for violations of guidelines.
Last month, Kennedy directed the CDC to alter its official position that there is no link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is repeated in the documentary, contrary to a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no such link has been found.
An Earlier Statement of Support
Differing from the documentary's message, Neeson has formerly expressed clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a charity ambassador.
Previously, he referred to vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," stating that "The debate about vaccines in lately has overlooked how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in our history."
The documentary ends with Neeson's voice stating, "This is not the finish of our journey. This is the start of a different phase."
