Actor Rejects Anti-Vaxxer Position After Lending His Voice To Controversial Covid Documentary

The "Taken" star has provided his narration to a recent film that questions the efficacy of vaccines and commends one-time cabinet secretary RFK Jr.

The Documentary's Contentious Origins

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is adapted from a well-known publication co-authored by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the global outbreak for assertions that the illness was linked to a faulty batch of the seasonal immunization.

Her co-author, a producer, has also written books with far-right media personality the Infowars host. He wrote online hailing Neeson's participation in the film.

A Strong Statement

Representatives for the actor have provided a statement strongly denying implications that he supports anti-immunization sentiments.

"Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the pharmaceutical industry, but that must not be equated to opposition to vaccines," the response states. "Neeson never has been, and cannot be described as, anti-vaccination. His extensive work with the global charity underscores his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."

The response added that the actor did not shape the documentary's narrative and that questions about its assertions ought to go to the creators.

Key Themes In the Film

In the film, the script provided by Neeson includes several strong statements:

• It suggests that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "complete compliance" to government bodies.
• It argues that "science has become dangerously politicised."
• RFK Jr is featured saying, "The big problem with vaccines is that they simply are not adequately tested."
• It takes aim at stay-at-home orders, claiming they caused psychological harm that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
• On the topic of the immunizations, it references a perspective that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "hazardous tests."

Previous Controversy and Current Debates

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

Recently, the political figure instructed the national health agency to change its longstanding position that there is no causal relationship between immunizations and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is also referenced in the film, contrary to a new report from the global health body stating no evidence has been found.

An Earlier Record of Support

Contrasting the film's message, Neeson has formerly expressed clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Two years ago, he described vaccines as "a remarkable triumph," adding that "The debate about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history."

"Plague of Corruption" ends with Neeson's narration proclaiming, "This marks not the conclusion of our journey. Rather, it is the dawn of a different phase."