Star Rejects Anti-Vax Views Following Voicing Contentious Pandemic Feature
The "Taken" star has lent his narration to a new documentary that casts doubt on the efficacy of vaccines and lauds former cabinet secretary RFK Jr.
The Feature's Provocative Basis
Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is adapted from a bestselling book published by Judy Mikovits, who became famous during the global outbreak for claims that the virus was linked to a problematic version of the influenza shot.
Her collaborator, the executive producer, has also written books with conspiracy-prone media personality Alex Jones. The producer recently posted hailing Neeson's role in the documentary.
A Firm Statement
The team of the actor have provided a comment strongly denying suggestions that he subscribes to anti-vaccine views.
"We all understand that unethical practices might be present within the pharmaceutical industry, but that must not be conflated with being against vaccines," the comment states. "Neeson never has been, and is not, anti-vax. His considerable work with Unicef underscores his consistent support for global immunisation initiatives."
It added that the actor was not involved in crafting the film's editorial content and that inquiries about its content should be directed to the producers.
Key Assertions Featured in the Feature
According to the documentary, the script spoken by Neeson features several provocative points:
- It claims that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "complete compliance" to government bodies.
- It declares that "medical science has become highly influenced by politics."
- Kennedy is interviewed claiming, "The major issue with vaccines is that they are not adequately tested."
- It takes aim at stay-at-home orders, claiming they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives.
- Regarding pandemic shots, it mentions a view that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "hazardous tests."
Historical Controversy and Ongoing Issues
It also references a past television report about clinical trials on children, which was afterwards the subject of a formal apology by the network for violations of guidelines.
Last month, the political figure directed the Centers for Disease Control to change its longstanding position that there is no causal relationship between immunizations and autism spectrum disorder. This supposed link is repeated in the film, contrary to a new report from the global health body reiterating no evidence has been found.
A Past Statement of Support
Standing in contrast to the film's message, Neeson has formerly shown firm endorsement for vaccines in his role as a charity ambassador.
Two years ago, he referred to vaccines as "an incredible achievement," adding that "The conversation about vaccines in recent years has lost sight of how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in history."
The documentary finishes with Neeson's narration stating, "This marks not the end of our narrative. Rather, it is the beginning of a different phase."