Star Rejects Anti-Vaccine Stance Following Lending His Voice To Controversial Coronavirus Documentary

Liam Neeson has lent his narration to a recent film that questions the safety of vaccinations and praises one-time health official RFK Jr.

The Film's Provocative Origins

Named "Plague of Corruption," the film is adapted from a bestselling book co-authored by Judy Mikovits, who gained notoriety during the global outbreak for claims that the virus was caused by a problematic version of the seasonal immunization.

The publication's co-author, the executive producer, has penned books with far-right radio host Alex Jones. Heckenlively took to social media hailing Neeson's involvement in the documentary.

A Firm Statement

The team of Liam Neeson have issued a statement pushing back against suggestions that he supports anti-vax beliefs.

"Many understand that corruption can exist within the drug industry, but that cannot be conflated with being against vaccines," the comment states. "Liam is not, and is not, against vaccines. His extensive work with Unicef highlights his long-held support for public-health initiatives."

The response noted that the performer was not involved in crafting the documentary's messaging and that inquiries about its claims ought to go to the producers.

Key Themes In the Documentary

According to the documentary, the narration read by Neeson includes several controversial claims:

• It suggests that pro-vaccine voices have demanded "complete compliance" to government bodies.
• It declares that "research has become dangerously politicized."
• Robert F Kennedy Jr is featured saying, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they simply are not adequately tested."
• The narration also criticizes pandemic restrictions, arguing they caused severe distress that resulted in thousands of lives.
• On the topic of the immunizations, it mentions a view that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "hazardous tests."

Previous Context and Ongoing Debates

It further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was afterwards the topic of a BBC apology by the broadcaster for unbalanced reporting.

Recently, Kennedy instructed the CDC to change its long-held position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism. This assertion is also referenced in the film, even with a recent study from the World Health Organisation stating no such link has been found.

An Earlier Statement of Endorsement

Contrasting the documentary's narrative, Neeson has in the past expressed firm endorsement for vaccines in his capacity as a charity ambassador.

Two years ago, he referred to vaccines as "an extraordinary achievement," noting that "The discourse about vaccines in the past few years has forgotten how much positive impact they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history."

"Plague of Corruption" concludes with Neeson's script proclaiming, "This is not the finish of our story. Rather, it is the start of a fresh chapter."