Actor Refutes Anti-Vaccine Views After Voicing Controversial Covid Film
Liam Neeson has lent his vocal talents to a new documentary that questions the efficacy of immunizations and commends former cabinet secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
The Feature's Disputed Origins
Called "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is adapted from a bestselling book co-authored by a controversial scientist, who rose to infamy during the global outbreak for claims that Covid was linked to a bad strain of the influenza shot.
The book's writing partner, the executive producer, has penned books with conspiracy-prone radio host the Infowars host. He wrote online celebrating Neeson's role in the project.
A Strong Rebuttal
The team of Liam Neeson have provided a statement strongly denying suggestions that he supports anti-vaccine sentiments.
"Everyone can acknowledge that corruption can exist within the drug industry, but that should never be conflated with opposition to vaccines," the response reads. "He has never been, and remains not, against vaccines. His long work with Unicef underscores his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."
The response added that the performer had no hand in the project's editorial content and that questions about its assertions should be directed to the creators.
Major Themes In the Documentary
In the film, the script read by Neeson makes several provocative claims:
- It suggests that pro-immunization voices have called for "unconditional submission" to government bodies.
- It argues that "medical science has become dangerously influenced by politics."
- Kennedy is interviewed saying, "The big problem with vaccines is that they simply are not adequately tested."
- The film further attacks pandemic restrictions, claiming they caused mental anguish that cost thousands of lives.
- Concerning pandemic shots, it references a report that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "hazardous tests."
Historical Controversy and Recent Issues
The documentary includes a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was afterwards the subject of a formal apology by the broadcaster for editorial breaches.
In recent weeks, the political figure instructed the Centers for Disease Control to change its longstanding position that there is no causal relationship between vaccines and autism. This supposed link is echoed in the documentary, even with a recent study from the World Health Organisation reiterating no evidence has been found.
A Previous Statement of Advocacy
Standing in contrast to the documentary's message, Neeson has in the past voiced clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
Two years ago, he referred to vaccines as "an incredible triumph," noting 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 saying, "This is not the end of our narrative. Rather, it is the dawn of a new chapter."
