Actor Rejects Anti-Vaxxer Position After Narrating Contentious Pandemic Feature

Liam Neeson has lent his voice to a feature-length documentary that questions the legitimacy of vaccinations and commends one-time cabinet secretary RFK Jr.

The Feature's Disputed Basis

Named "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is adapted from a bestselling book co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who rose to infamy during the pandemic for claims that Covid was caused by a faulty batch of the seasonal immunization.

The book's collaborator, the executive producer, has penned books with controversial radio host the Infowars host. Heckenlively wrote online hailing Neeson's participation in the documentary.

A Strong Statement

The team of Neeson have provided a statement strongly denying implications that he subscribes to anti-immunization sentiments.

"Many acknowledge that unethical practices can exist within the medical sector, but that cannot be confused with opposition to vaccines," the response reads. "He has never been, and remains not, against vaccines. His long work with the UN children's agency highlights his enduring support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The response added that the performer was not involved in crafting the documentary's editorial content and that concerns about its claims are best addressed to the producers.

Central Claims In the Documentary

As presented, the narration spoken by Neeson features several strong statements:

• It states that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "complete compliance" to government bodies.
• It argues that "research has become dangerously politicised."
• Kennedy is shown claiming, "The major issue with vaccines is that they are not adequately tested."
• The narration takes aim at Covid lockdowns, saying they caused mental anguish that cost thousands of lives.
• Concerning the immunizations, it mentions a perspective that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "hazardous tests."

Previous Context and Current Issues

The film includes a historical film about AIDS medication trials on children, which was later the topic of a formal apology by the corporation for violations of guidelines.

Recently, Kennedy directed the national health agency to revise its long-held position that there is no link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This assertion is repeated in the film, despite a new report from the WHO confirming no such link has been found.

A Previous Position of Support

Contrasting the documentary's tone, Neeson has in the past expressed firm endorsement for vaccines in his capacity as a Unicef global ambassador.

Two years ago, he called vaccines as "an extraordinary triumph," stating that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has overlooked how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in our history."

The film finishes with Neeson's voice proclaiming, "This isn't the end of our journey. Rather, it is the start of a fresh chapter."