Star Refutes Anti-Vaxxer Stance Following Lending His Voice To Contentious Pandemic Feature
Liam Neeson has provided his voice to a new documentary that questions the safety of vaccinations and lauds ex- health official RFK Jr.
The Documentary's Disputed Origins
Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is based on a popular book published by a controversial scientist, who became famous during the pandemic for allegations that the illness was linked to a faulty batch of the flu vaccine.
The book's collaborator, a producer, has also written books with conspiracy-prone media personality the Infowars host. Heckenlively took to social media celebrating Neeson's involvement in the documentary.
A Firm Rebuttal
Representatives for the actor have provided a comment firmly refuting implications that he supports anti-immunization sentiments.
"Everyone can recognize that misconduct can exist within the drug industry, but that must not be conflated with being against vaccines," the statement states. "Neeson has never been, and cannot be described as, against vaccines. His extensive work with the global charity underscores his enduring support for global immunisation initiatives."
The statement added that the star had no hand in the documentary's messaging and that questions about its content ought to go to the filmmakers.
Central Assertions Within the Documentary
In the film, the script read by Neeson features several provocative points:
- It claims that pro-immunization voices have insisted on "blind obedience" to public institutions.
- It posits that "medical science has become dangerously politicised."
- RFK Jr is interviewed claiming, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they simply are not properly vetted."
- The narration takes aim at Covid lockdowns, claiming they caused mental anguish that resulted in thousands of lives.
- Regarding the immunizations, it references a perspective that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "risky trials."
Previous Context and Recent Disputes
The film further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about clinical trials on children, which was subsequently the focus of a BBC apology by the network for unbalanced reporting.
In recent weeks, RFK Jr instructed the Centers for Disease Control to change its longstanding position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This claim is also referenced in the film, contrary to a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no connection has been found.
A Past Position of Support
Contrasting the film's message, Neeson has formerly expressed strong support for vaccines in his capacity as a charity ambassador.
Two years ago, he called vaccines as "an extraordinary achievement," stating that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has overlooked how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history."
The film ends with Neeson's narration proclaiming, "This isn't the finish of our journey. This is the beginning of a new chapter."
