🔗 Share this article Performer Rejects Anti-Vaccine Views After Lending His Voice To Disputed Covid Film The acclaimed actor has lent his narration to a new documentary that challenges the safety of vaccinations and praises ex- cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Film's Provocative Origins Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is based on a bestselling book co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the health crisis for assertions that the virus was a result of a faulty batch of the flu vaccine. Her collaborator, a producer, has penned books with controversial radio host Alex Jones. Heckenlively wrote online hailing Neeson's involvement in the documentary. A Firm Rebuttal A spokesperson for Neeson have released a comment strongly denying implications that he holds anti-vaccine sentiments. "Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the medical sector, but that should never be confused with opposition to vaccines," the comment reads. "Liam has never been, and remains not, anti-vaccination. His considerable work with the global charity highlights his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives." The statement continued that the performer was not involved in crafting the project's editorial content and that concerns about its assertions are best addressed to the producers. Key Assertions In the Feature As presented, the script read by Neeson makes several strong claims: It claims that pro-immunization voices have called for "unconditional submission" to government bodies. It argues that "medical science has become deeply politicised." Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed stating, "The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested." It further attacks stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives. On the topic of pandemic shots, it cites a view that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "dangerous experiments." Past Background and Recent Disputes It further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was subsequently the subject of a formal apology by the network for unbalanced reporting. Last month, RFK Jr called on the CDC to change its longstanding position that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This assertion is echoed in the film, despite a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no evidence has been found. A Past Position of Advocacy Contrasting the documentary's tone, Neeson has previously voiced clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. Previously, he called vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," adding that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history." The film concludes with Neeson's narration saying, "This marks not the end of our story. It is the dawn of a new chapter."
The acclaimed actor has lent his narration to a new documentary that challenges the safety of vaccinations and praises ex- cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Film's Provocative Origins Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is based on a bestselling book co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the health crisis for assertions that the virus was a result of a faulty batch of the flu vaccine. Her collaborator, a producer, has penned books with controversial radio host Alex Jones. Heckenlively wrote online hailing Neeson's involvement in the documentary. A Firm Rebuttal A spokesperson for Neeson have released a comment strongly denying implications that he holds anti-vaccine sentiments. "Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the medical sector, but that should never be confused with opposition to vaccines," the comment reads. "Liam has never been, and remains not, anti-vaccination. His considerable work with the global charity highlights his consistent support for worldwide vaccination initiatives." The statement continued that the performer was not involved in crafting the project's editorial content and that concerns about its assertions are best addressed to the producers. Key Assertions In the Feature As presented, the script read by Neeson makes several strong claims: It claims that pro-immunization voices have called for "unconditional submission" to government bodies. It argues that "medical science has become deeply politicised." Robert F Kennedy Jr is interviewed stating, "The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested." It further attacks stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives. On the topic of pandemic shots, it cites a view that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "dangerous experiments." Past Background and Recent Disputes It further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was subsequently the subject of a formal apology by the network for unbalanced reporting. Last month, RFK Jr called on the CDC to change its longstanding position that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This assertion is echoed in the film, despite a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no evidence has been found. A Past Position of Advocacy Contrasting the documentary's tone, Neeson has previously voiced clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. Previously, he called vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," adding that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history." The film concludes with Neeson's narration saying, "This marks not the end of our story. It is the dawn of a new chapter."