Performer Refutes Anti-Vaxxer Views Following Lending His Voice To Contentious Covid Documentary

The "Taken" star has lent his voice to a recent film that questions the legitimacy of immunizations and lauds one-time cabinet secretary RFK Jr.

The Feature's Provocative Foundation

Named "Plague of Corruption," the film is based on a well-known publication co-authored by Judy Mikovits, who gained notoriety during the health crisis for claims that the illness was a result of a bad strain of the influenza shot.

The publication's co-author, a producer, has previously authored books with far-right radio host Alex Jones. Heckenlively took to social media celebrating Neeson's role in the project.

A Firm Statement

Representatives for the actor have released a statement strongly denying implications that he holds anti-immunization views.

"Everyone can recognize that misconduct might be present within the pharmaceutical industry, but that cannot be confused with being against vaccines," the statement reads. "Liam never has been, and cannot be described as, anti-vax. His long work with the global charity reinforces his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."

The statement noted that the actor had no hand in the project's editorial content and that questions about its claims are best addressed to the filmmakers.

Key Assertions In the Feature

According to the documentary, the script provided by Neeson includes several controversial claims:

• It claims that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "unconditional submission" to public institutions.
• It posits that "research has become dangerously politicized."
• RFK Jr is featured saying, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't safely tested."
• It takes aim at pandemic restrictions, saying they caused severe distress that cost thousands of lives.
• On the topic of the immunizations, it mentions a report that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "dangerous experiments."

Historical Context and Ongoing Debates

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

Last month, Kennedy instructed the CDC to change its longstanding position that there is no link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. This assertion is echoed in the documentary, contrary to a new report from the global health body confirming no evidence has been found.

A Previous Statement of Endorsement

Differing from the documentary's tone, Neeson has formerly voiced strong support for vaccines in his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Previously, he described vaccines as "an incredible achievement," adding that "The debate about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in our history."

"Plague of Corruption" finishes with Neeson's narration saying, "This is not the end of our journey. Rather, it is the start of a new chapter."