Star Denies Anti-Vaxxer Position Following Narrating Contentious Pandemic Film

The "Taken" star has lent his voice to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the legitimacy of vaccinations and praises ex- cabinet secretary the political figure.

The Feature's Contentious Origins

Called "Plague of Corruption," the project is adapted from a bestselling book written by a disgraced researcher, who rose to infamy during the health crisis for assertions that the illness was a result of a bad strain of the seasonal immunization.

The publication's collaborator, a producer, has also written books with controversial figure Alex Jones. Heckenlively wrote online celebrating Neeson's participation in the film.

An Unequivocal Denial

A spokesperson for the actor have issued a statement strongly denying implications that he supports anti-vax sentiments.

"We all understand that corruption might be present within the drug industry, but that cannot be equated to being against vaccines," the statement states. "He has never been, and cannot be described as, anti-vaccination. His long work with the UN children's agency highlights his enduring support for global immunisation initiatives."

The statement noted that the performer did not shape the project's editorial content and that inquiries about its content should be directed to the producers.

Central Assertions Within the Feature

In the film, the narration provided by Neeson features several strong claims:

• It states that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "unconditional submission" to health authorities.
• It argues that "research has become dangerously politicized."
• Kennedy is shown saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they simply are not adequately tested."
• The narration also criticizes stay-at-home orders, arguing they caused mental anguish that resulted in thousands of lives.
• Regarding pandemic shots, it mentions a report that they were "rushed to market" and seen as "risky trials."

Historical Context and Current Issues

The film also references a 2004 BBC documentary about HIV drug testing on children, which was later the topic of a formal apology by the broadcaster for editorial breaches.

Last month, Kennedy directed the national health agency to change its official position that there is no link between immunizations and autism. This supposed link is repeated in the documentary, despite a recent study from the global health body reiterating no connection has been found.

A Past Statement of Support

Contrasting the film's tone, Neeson has formerly expressed firm endorsement for vaccines in his position as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

In 2022, he called vaccines as "an incredible triumph," adding that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has lost sight of how much positive impact they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in history."

"Plague of Corruption" finishes with Neeson's script proclaiming, "This marks not the end of our journey. It is the start of a new chapter."