🔗 Share this article Actor Denies Anti-Vaxxer Position Following Voicing Contentious Pandemic Documentary Liam Neeson has given his narration to a recent film that questions the safety of vaccinations and lauds ex- government figure Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Documentary's Provocative Origins Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is based on a well-known publication co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the pandemic for assertions that the illness was linked to a faulty batch of the flu vaccine. The book's co-author, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone figure the Infowars host. Heckenlively wrote online praising Neeson's involvement in the film. A Firm Denial The team of Neeson have provided a comment firmly refuting claims that he supports anti-immunization views. "Everyone can understand that corruption can exist within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to opposition to vaccines," the statement states. "He never has been, and cannot be described as, anti-vaccination. His long work with the global charity underscores his enduring support for worldwide vaccination initiatives." The response continued that the actor did not shape the project's editorial content and that inquiries about its claims are best addressed to the creators. Central Claims Within the Documentary According to the documentary, the script provided by Neeson makes several strong claims: It claims that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "unconditional submission" to health authorities. It argues that "research has become dangerously politicised." RFK Jr is interviewed claiming, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they are not properly vetted." The film further attacks stay-at-home orders, saying they caused mental anguish that resulted in thousands of lives. On the topic of the immunizations, it mentions a view that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "dangerous experiments." Previous Background and Recent Issues The film includes a 2004 BBC documentary about HIV drug testing on children, which was afterwards the focus of a formal apology by the broadcaster for unbalanced reporting. In recent weeks, Kennedy called on the CDC to alter its long-held position that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This supposed link is repeated in the film, contrary to a recent study from the WHO reiterating no such link has been found. An Earlier Position of Support Differing from the documentary's tone, Neeson has in the past shown firm endorsement for vaccines in his position as a charity ambassador. Two years ago, he described vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," adding that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has overlooked how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history." The documentary ends with Neeson's voice stating, "This isn't the end of our story. This is the dawn of a new chapter."
Liam Neeson has given his narration to a recent film that questions the safety of vaccinations and lauds ex- government figure Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Documentary's Provocative Origins Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is based on a well-known publication co-authored by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the pandemic for assertions that the illness was linked to a faulty batch of the flu vaccine. The book's co-author, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone figure the Infowars host. Heckenlively wrote online praising Neeson's involvement in the film. A Firm Denial The team of Neeson have provided a comment firmly refuting claims that he supports anti-immunization views. "Everyone can understand that corruption can exist within the medical sector, but that cannot be equated to opposition to vaccines," the statement states. "He never has been, and cannot be described as, anti-vaccination. His long work with the global charity underscores his enduring support for worldwide vaccination initiatives." The response continued that the actor did not shape the project's editorial content and that inquiries about its claims are best addressed to the creators. Central Claims Within the Documentary According to the documentary, the script provided by Neeson makes several strong claims: It claims that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "unconditional submission" to health authorities. It argues that "research has become dangerously politicised." RFK Jr is interviewed claiming, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they are not properly vetted." The film further attacks stay-at-home orders, saying they caused mental anguish that resulted in thousands of lives. On the topic of the immunizations, it mentions a view that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "dangerous experiments." Previous Background and Recent Issues The film includes a 2004 BBC documentary about HIV drug testing on children, which was afterwards the focus of a formal apology by the broadcaster for unbalanced reporting. In recent weeks, Kennedy called on the CDC to alter its long-held position that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This supposed link is repeated in the film, contrary to a recent study from the WHO reiterating no such link has been found. An Earlier Position of Support Differing from the documentary's tone, Neeson has in the past shown firm endorsement for vaccines in his position as a charity ambassador. Two years ago, he described vaccines as "a remarkable achievement," adding that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has overlooked how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history." The documentary ends with Neeson's voice stating, "This isn't the end of our story. This is the dawn of a new chapter."