Star Denies Anti-Vax Stance After Narrating Contentious Pandemic Feature

The "Taken" star has lent his voice to a recent film that questions the safety of vaccines and lauds one-time health official Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Documentary's Disputed Basis

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is adapted from a popular book co-authored by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the global outbreak for allegations that Covid was a result of a problematic version of the flu vaccine.

The publication's collaborator, a producer, has also written books with controversial figure a known commentator. He wrote online praising Neeson's participation in the project.

An Unequivocal Denial

A spokesperson for the actor have released a comment strongly denying implications that he subscribes to anti-vaccine sentiments.

"We all understand that corruption might be present within the drug industry, but that must not be equated to opposition to vaccines," the comment states. "Liam never has been, and is not, anti-vax. His considerable work with the global charity underscores his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives."

It continued that the actor had no hand in the film's narrative and that inquiries about its assertions should be directed to the producers.

Key Claims Within the Feature

In the film, the voiceover provided by Neeson includes several strong statements:

• It claims that pro-vaccine voices have called for "complete compliance" to public institutions.
• It declares that "science has become deeply influenced by politics."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they simply are not properly vetted."
• It further attacks stay-at-home orders, claiming they caused mental anguish that cost thousands of lives.
• Concerning Covid vaccines, it cites a view that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "dangerous experiments."

Historical Background and Recent Disputes

It further cites a historical film about HIV drug testing on children, which was later the topic of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for unbalanced reporting.

Recently, the political figure instructed the national health agency to alter its longstanding position that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This assertion is also referenced in the documentary, despite a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no such link has been found.

A Past Position of Support

Contrasting the film's narrative, Neeson has in the past voiced strong support for vaccines in his capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Previously, he called vaccines as "an extraordinary triumph," noting that "The debate about vaccines in lately has lost sight of how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in human history."

The film concludes with Neeson's voice stating, "This isn't the end of our narrative. It is the dawn of a different phase."