đź”— Share this article Performer Denies Anti-Vaccine Stance After Voicing Disputed Coronavirus Feature The "Taken" star has lent his narration to a new documentary that challenges the efficacy of vaccines and praises former health official Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Feature's Provocative Basis Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is inspired by a well-known publication co-authored by Judy Mikovits, who rose to infamy during the pandemic for assertions that the virus was linked to a problematic version of the flu vaccine. The book's collaborator, the executive producer, has also written books with conspiracy-prone figure Alex Jones. Heckenlively wrote online hailing Neeson's involvement in the film. A Strong Statement Representatives for Liam Neeson have issued a statement pushing back against claims that he supports anti-vax views. "Everyone can recognize that corruption can exist within the drug industry, but that cannot be confused with opposition to vaccines," the response states. "Neeson is not, and is not, anti-vaccination. His long work with Unicef reinforces his consistent support for global immunisation initiatives." The response noted that the performer had no hand in the project's narrative and that questions about its claims should be directed to the creators. Central Assertions Featured in the Documentary In the film, the script spoken by Neeson makes several strong claims: It claims that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "blind obedience" to public institutions. It declares that "research has become deeply influenced by politics." Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed stating, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested." The film also criticizes Covid lockdowns, arguing they caused mental anguish that resulted in thousands of lives. On the topic of the immunizations, it cites a report that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "dangerous experiments." Past Controversy and Current Debates The documentary also references a historical film about HIV drug testing on children, which was subsequently the subject of a correction by the network for violations of guidelines. In recent weeks, RFK Jr instructed the Centers for Disease Control to change its long-held position that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This assertion is echoed in the documentary, contrary to a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no connection has been found. A Past Position of Support Differing from the film's tone, Neeson has previously expressed strong support for vaccines in his capacity as a Unicef global ambassador. In 2022, he referred to vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," stating that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten 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 stating, "This marks not the conclusion of our story. This is the beginning of a fresh chapter."
The "Taken" star has lent his narration to a new documentary that challenges the efficacy of vaccines and praises former health official Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Feature's Provocative Basis Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is inspired by a well-known publication co-authored by Judy Mikovits, who rose to infamy during the pandemic for assertions that the virus was linked to a problematic version of the flu vaccine. The book's collaborator, the executive producer, has also written books with conspiracy-prone figure Alex Jones. Heckenlively wrote online hailing Neeson's involvement in the film. A Strong Statement Representatives for Liam Neeson have issued a statement pushing back against claims that he supports anti-vax views. "Everyone can recognize that corruption can exist within the drug industry, but that cannot be confused with opposition to vaccines," the response states. "Neeson is not, and is not, anti-vaccination. His long work with Unicef reinforces his consistent support for global immunisation initiatives." The response noted that the performer had no hand in the project's narrative and that questions about its claims should be directed to the creators. Central Assertions Featured in the Documentary In the film, the script spoken by Neeson makes several strong claims: It claims that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "blind obedience" to public institutions. It declares that "research has become deeply influenced by politics." Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed stating, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested." The film also criticizes Covid lockdowns, arguing they caused mental anguish that resulted in thousands of lives. On the topic of the immunizations, it cites a report that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "dangerous experiments." Past Controversy and Current Debates The documentary also references a historical film about HIV drug testing on children, which was subsequently the subject of a correction by the network for violations of guidelines. In recent weeks, RFK Jr instructed the Centers for Disease Control to change its long-held position that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This assertion is echoed in the documentary, contrary to a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no connection has been found. A Past Position of Support Differing from the film's tone, Neeson has previously expressed strong support for vaccines in his capacity as a Unicef global ambassador. In 2022, he referred to vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," stating that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten 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 stating, "This marks not the conclusion of our story. This is the beginning of a fresh chapter."