Actor Refutes Anti-Vaxxer Stance After Lending His Voice To Contentious Covid Film

The "Taken" star has provided his narration to a new documentary that casts doubt on the legitimacy of vaccinations and praises one-time cabinet secretary RFK Jr.

The Film's Disputed Basis

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the project is based on a well-known publication published by a controversial scientist, who became famous during the health crisis for assertions that Covid was a result of a problematic version of the influenza shot.

The book's collaborator, a producer, has previously authored books with far-right figure a known commentator. He wrote online hailing Neeson's participation in the documentary.

A Firm Rebuttal

The team of the actor have released a response firmly refuting implications that he supports anti-immunization sentiments.

"We all recognize that misconduct might be present within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to rejection of vaccines," the response reads. "Neeson has never been, and is not, against vaccines. His considerable work with the global charity highlights his enduring support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

The response added that the star had no hand in the documentary's messaging and that concerns about its assertions should be directed to the producers.

Key Themes Within the Film

According to the documentary, the narration spoken by Neeson includes several provocative claims:

• It claims that pro-immunization voices have called for "blind obedience" to public institutions.
• It declares that "medical science has become highly influenced by politics."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested."
• The film also criticizes pandemic restrictions, claiming they caused psychological harm that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
• Regarding pandemic shots, it mentions a report that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "risky trials."

Previous Background and Current Debates

The documentary further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about clinical trials on children, which was later the topic of a correction by the network for editorial breaches.

In recent weeks, the political figure called on the Centers for Disease Control to alter its longstanding position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This assertion is also referenced in the film, even with a new report from the global health body confirming no connection has been found.

A Previous Record of Advocacy

Differing from the documentary's narrative, Neeson has previously voiced firm endorsement for vaccines in his capacity as a Unicef global ambassador.

Two years ago, he described vaccines as "an incredible human success story," stating that "The debate about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in our history."

"Plague of Corruption" ends with Neeson's narration saying, "This marks not the end of our story. Rather, it is the beginning of a new chapter."