Performer Rejects Anti-Vaccine Position Following Voicing Disputed Coronavirus Film

The "Taken" star has lent his narration to a new documentary that questions the legitimacy of vaccinations and lauds one-time health official Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Documentary's Contentious Foundation

Called "Plague of Corruption," the project is adapted from a well-known publication co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the health crisis for allegations that the virus was linked to a bad strain of the flu vaccine.

The book's writing partner, a producer, has penned books with conspiracy-prone figure the Infowars host. He wrote online hailing Neeson's involvement in the documentary.

An Unequivocal Statement

The team of the actor have released a response strongly denying claims that he supports anti-vax beliefs.

"Many understand that unethical practices may occur within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be conflated with opposition to vaccines," the response reads. "He has never been, and cannot be described as, anti-vax. His extensive work with the UN children's agency reinforces his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The response noted that the star was not involved in crafting the project's editorial content and that inquiries about its claims ought to go to the filmmakers.

Major Claims Within the Documentary

As presented, the voiceover spoken by Neeson makes several provocative claims:

• It suggests that pro-vaccine voices have called for "blind obedience" to public institutions.
• It argues that "medical science has become deeply influenced by politics."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed stating, "The big problem with vaccines is that they are not properly vetted."
• The film takes aim at stay-at-home orders, claiming they caused severe distress that resulted in thousands of lives.
• Regarding the immunizations, it references a report that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "risky trials."

Past Context and Current Disputes

The film further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was later the subject of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for violations of guidelines.

Last month, RFK Jr instructed the national health agency to change its long-held position that there is no connection between immunizations and autism. This assertion is echoed in the documentary, despite a fresh analysis from the global health body stating no such link has been found.

A Previous Position of Support

Standing in contrast to the documentary's tone, Neeson has formerly shown strong support for vaccines in his position as a charity ambassador.

Two years ago, he referred to vaccines as "a remarkable triumph," stating that "The discourse about vaccines in the past few years has forgotten how much positive impact they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history."

The documentary concludes with Neeson's voice saying, "This isn't the finish of our story. It is the dawn of a new chapter."