Star Rejects Anti-Vaxxer Stance Following Lending His Voice To Controversial Pandemic Feature

Liam Neeson has lent his voice to a new documentary that casts doubt on the efficacy of immunizations and commends one-time health official the political figure.

The Documentary's Disputed Origins

Named "Plague of Corruption," the project is based on a well-known publication published by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the pandemic for allegations that the virus was caused by a problematic version of the influenza shot.

The book's co-author, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone figure the Infowars host. Heckenlively recently posted praising Neeson's involvement in the film.

A Firm Rebuttal

Representatives for Liam Neeson have provided a statement strongly denying suggestions that he holds anti-immunization views.

"Everyone can understand that corruption might be present within the pharmaceutical industry, but that must not be conflated with opposition to vaccines," the response states. "He never has been, and remains not, anti-vaccination. His long work with the UN children's agency reinforces his consistent support for public-health initiatives."

The response noted that the performer had no hand in the film's editorial content and that concerns about its content ought to go to the filmmakers.

Key Assertions Featured in the Documentary

According to the documentary, the voiceover read by Neeson features several provocative claims:

• It suggests that pro-immunization voices have called for "blind obedience" to government bodies.
• It argues that "medical science has become deeply politicized."
• Kennedy is interviewed saying, "The core flaw with vaccines is that they simply are not safely tested."
• The film also criticizes stay-at-home orders, claiming they caused mental anguish that cost thousands of lives.
• On the topic of the immunizations, it references a report that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "dangerous experiments."

Historical Background and Current Disputes

The documentary further cites a historical film about HIV drug testing on children, which was afterwards the subject of a correction by the network for unbalanced reporting.

Recently, RFK Jr instructed the Centers for Disease Control to revise its official position that there is no link between immunizations and autism. This supposed link is repeated in the film, despite a new report from the World Health Organisation confirming no evidence has been found.

A Previous Record of Support

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

Previously, he described vaccines as "a remarkable triumph," stating that "The discourse about vaccines in recent years has forgotten how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in human history."

"Plague of Corruption" concludes with Neeson's voice saying, "This marks not the end of our journey. This is the start of a different phase."