Actor Denies Anti-Vaccine Views Following Voicing Disputed Covid Film
Liam Neeson has provided his vocal talents to a new documentary that casts doubt on the safety of vaccinations and commends ex- health official the political figure.
The Film's Disputed Origins
Titled "Plague of Corruption," the film is inspired by a popular book written by Judy Mikovits, who rose to infamy during the global outbreak for assertions that Covid was caused by a bad strain of the seasonal immunization.
Her collaborator, the executive producer, has penned books with far-right media personality Alex Jones. He wrote online hailing Neeson's involvement in the project.
A Strong Denial
Representatives for Neeson have released a response strongly denying implications that he holds anti-immunization beliefs.
"Many recognize that corruption can exist within the medical sector, but that should never be equated to opposition to vaccines," the statement reads. "He never has been, and cannot be described as, anti-vax. His long work with Unicef underscores his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."
The statement added that the star was not involved in crafting the project's narrative and that questions about its claims are best addressed to the filmmakers.
Central Themes Within the Feature
In the film, the narration provided by Neeson features several controversial claims:
- It suggests that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "unconditional submission" to health authorities.
- It argues that "science has become deeply politicized."
- RFK Jr is interviewed stating, "The big problem with vaccines is that they are not adequately tested."
- The film further attacks Covid lockdowns, arguing they caused psychological harm that resulted in thousands of lives.
- Regarding pandemic shots, it mentions a perspective that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "risky trials."
Historical Context and Current Disputes
The documentary further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about clinical trials on children, which was subsequently the topic of a BBC apology by the network for violations of guidelines.
Last month, the political figure directed the CDC to change its long-held position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This supposed link is echoed in the film, despite a fresh analysis from the global health body reiterating no such link has been found.
A Previous Position of Endorsement
Standing in contrast to the film's message, Neeson has in the past expressed strong support for vaccines in his position as a Unicef global ambassador.
In 2022, he described vaccines as "an incredible triumph," stating that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much positive impact they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest collective achievements in history."
The documentary concludes with Neeson's script proclaiming, "This isn't the finish of our journey. It is the start of a fresh chapter."