Actor Denies Anti-Vax Stance After Voicing Controversial Coronavirus Film

The "Taken" star has given his vocal talents to a recent film that casts doubt on the legitimacy of immunizations and praises one-time health official the political figure.

The Feature's Provocative Foundation

Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is inspired by a bestselling book co-authored by Judy Mikovits, who gained notoriety during the health crisis for allegations that the illness was linked to a bad strain of the influenza shot.

The book's collaborator, Kent Heckenlively, has also written books with far-right media personality Alex Jones. Heckenlively recently posted celebrating Neeson's role in the film.

An Unequivocal Statement

Representatives for the actor have released a comment pushing back against implications that he holds anti-vax views.

"Everyone can acknowledge that misconduct may occur within the drug industry, but that must not be conflated with rejection of vaccines," the statement states. "Neeson has never been, and cannot be described as, anti-vaccination. His considerable work with Unicef reinforces his long-held support for global immunisation initiatives."

The statement added that the performer did not shape the film's messaging and that concerns about its assertions ought to go to the producers.

Central Claims In the Documentary

In the film, the narration spoken by Neeson includes several strong statements:

• It suggests that pro-immunization voices have demanded "complete compliance" to public institutions.
• It argues that "medical science has become deeply politicised."
• Kennedy is interviewed saying, "The big problem with vaccines is that they just aren't properly vetted."
• It takes aim at stay-at-home orders, saying they caused psychological harm that led to the loss of thousands of lives.
• Regarding Covid vaccines, it references a perspective that they were "hurriedly approved" and seen as "risky trials."

Past Background and Current Disputes

The film also references a past television report about HIV drug testing on children, which was later the topic of a BBC apology by the corporation for violations of guidelines.

Recently, the political figure called on the national health agency to alter its official position that there is no causal relationship between immunizations and autism. This supposed link is repeated in the film, contrary to a new report from the WHO reiterating no evidence has been found.

An Earlier Position of Support

Differing from the film's narrative, Neeson has in the past expressed strong support for vaccines in his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Previously, he referred to vaccines as "a remarkable human success story," adding that "The conversation about vaccines in lately has forgotten how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in human history."

The documentary concludes with Neeson's narration proclaiming, "This marks not the conclusion of our journey. This is the beginning of a new chapter."