Actor Denies Anti-Vax Views Following Lending His Voice To Contentious Coronavirus Documentary

The acclaimed actor has lent his voice to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the legitimacy of vaccines and lauds former cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Documentary's Provocative Basis

Titled "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is adapted from a well-known publication co-authored by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the global outbreak for allegations that Covid was linked to a faulty batch of the flu vaccine.

The publication's co-author, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone media personality the Infowars host. He took to social media praising Neeson's involvement in the project.

A Firm Statement

The team of the actor have issued a statement pushing back against suggestions that he holds anti-vax sentiments.

"Everyone can recognize that unethical practices may occur within the drug industry, but that must not be equated to rejection of vaccines," the statement states. "He is not, and remains not, anti-vaccination. His considerable work with the UN children's agency underscores his consistent support for global immunisation initiatives."

The statement added that the performer was not involved in crafting the film's messaging and that inquiries about its content ought to go to the filmmakers.

Major Themes Within the Film

As presented, the script spoken by Neeson makes several strong claims:

• It claims that pro-immunization voices have insisted on "unconditional submission" to public institutions.
• It posits that "research has become deeply influenced by politics."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is featured stating, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested."
• The narration takes aim at stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused severe distress 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 "risky trials."

Previous Controversy and Ongoing Debates

The film includes a 2004 BBC documentary about clinical trials on children, which was later the topic of a formal apology by the broadcaster for editorial breaches.

In recent weeks, Kennedy instructed the Centers for Disease Control to alter its official position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This assertion is also referenced in the documentary, even with a recent study from the global health body reiterating no connection has been found.

A Past Position of Support

Contrasting the documentary's message, Neeson has in the past expressed clear advocacy for vaccines in his role as a Unicef global ambassador.

Two years ago, he described vaccines as "a remarkable human success story," adding that "The discourse about vaccines in recent years has lost sight of how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history."

The film concludes with Neeson's voice saying, "This is not the end of our story. It is the beginning of a different phase."