Star Refutes Anti-Vax Views Following Narrating Controversial Covid Feature

Liam Neeson has provided his vocal talents to a feature-length documentary that challenges the legitimacy of vaccines and commends one-time cabinet secretary RFK Jr.

The Film's Contentious Basis

Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is based on a bestselling book published by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the global outbreak for allegations that the virus was caused by a bad strain of the flu vaccine.

The book's collaborator, a producer, has also written books with far-right figure a known commentator. Heckenlively wrote online hailing Neeson's role in the project.

A Strong Denial

Representatives for Liam Neeson have released a comment strongly denying claims that he holds anti-immunization views.

"Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to rejection of vaccines," the statement states. "Neeson is not, and remains not, anti-vax. His long work with the global charity highlights his long-held support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The response noted that the star was not involved in crafting the project's messaging and that questions about its assertions ought to go to the producers.

Major Claims Featured in the Feature

According to the documentary, the voiceover provided by Neeson makes several strong statements:

• It suggests that pro-vaccine voices have called for "complete compliance" to health authorities.
• It posits that "science has become deeply politicized."
• Kennedy is shown claiming, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't properly vetted."
• It further attacks pandemic restrictions, saying they caused mental anguish that resulted in thousands of lives.
• Regarding pandemic shots, it references a view that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "risky trials."

Past Context and Current Issues

The film further cites a historical film about AIDS medication trials on children, which was afterwards the focus of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for violations of guidelines.

Last month, the political figure directed the CDC to alter its long-held position that there is no causal relationship between immunizations and autism. This assertion is also referenced in the film, even with a recent study from the World Health Organisation stating no evidence has been found.

A Past Record of Advocacy

Differing from the documentary's message, Neeson has formerly expressed firm endorsement for vaccines in his role as a Unicef global ambassador.

Previously, he called vaccines as "an incredible achievement," stating that "The debate about vaccines in the past few years has forgotten how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in our history."

"Plague of Corruption" ends with Neeson's script saying, "This isn't the end of our narrative. It is the start of a new chapter."