Actor Denies Anti-Vaxxer Views After Lending His Voice To Controversial Coronavirus Feature
The "Taken" star has provided his vocal talents to a recent film that questions the efficacy of immunizations and praises former cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
The Film's Contentious Basis
Titled "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is adapted from a well-known publication written by a controversial scientist, who became famous during the global outbreak for claims that the virus was linked to a faulty batch of the seasonal immunization.
Her collaborator, a producer, has also written books with far-right radio host the Infowars host. Heckenlively recently posted celebrating Neeson's role in the film.
A Strong Denial
Representatives for Neeson have released a statement strongly denying claims that he subscribes to anti-immunization views.
"Everyone can recognize that corruption can exist within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be confused with rejection of vaccines," the comment reads. "Liam has never been, and remains not, against vaccines. His considerable work with the UN children's agency highlights his consistent support for global immunisation initiatives."
It noted that the performer was not involved in crafting the project's messaging and that questions about its claims ought to go to the filmmakers.
Central Themes In the Film
According to the documentary, the script spoken by Neeson makes several controversial points:
- It suggests that pro-vaccine voices have called for "unconditional submission" to government bodies.
- It posits that "science has become highly influenced by politics."
- Kennedy is featured claiming, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they are not adequately tested."
- The film also criticizes pandemic restrictions, arguing they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives.
- Regarding the immunizations, it references a report that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "hazardous tests."
Historical Background and Current Disputes
It also references a historical film about clinical trials on children, which was subsequently the topic of a formal apology by the network for editorial breaches.
Last month, the political figure directed the CDC to alter its longstanding position that there is no causal relationship between vaccines and autism. This assertion is also referenced in the documentary, contrary to a fresh analysis from the global health body stating no such link has been found.
A Past Position of Advocacy
Differing from the documentary's narrative, Neeson has formerly voiced strong support for vaccines in his capacity as a charity ambassador.
Two years ago, he called vaccines as "a remarkable human success story," adding that "The debate about vaccines in recent years has overlooked how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in our history."
The documentary finishes with Neeson's script stating, "This marks not the finish of our narrative. It is the beginning of a fresh chapter."