🔗 Share this article Performer Rejects Anti-Vax Views After Lending His Voice To Disputed Coronavirus Documentary The "Taken" star has provided his vocal talents to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the safety of vaccinations and commends one-time health official the political figure. The Film's Disputed Origins Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is inspired by a popular book published by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the pandemic for allegations that the virus was caused by a faulty batch of the flu vaccine. The book's collaborator, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone media personality the Infowars host. Heckenlively took to social media hailing Neeson's participation in the documentary. A Strong Rebuttal The team of Neeson have provided a statement firmly refuting claims that he holds anti-vax sentiments. "We all recognize that unethical practices can exist within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be equated to opposition to vaccines," the response explains. "Neeson never has been, and is not, against vaccines. His considerable work with Unicef underscores his consistent support for public-health initiatives." The response added that the performer had no hand in the film's editorial content and that concerns about its content should be directed to the producers. Key Assertions Featured in the Documentary As presented, the script read by Neeson makes several provocative points: It states that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "blind obedience" to government bodies. It argues that "medical science has become highly politicised." Kennedy is shown claiming, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested." The narration also criticizes pandemic restrictions, claiming they caused severe distress that resulted in thousands of lives. Concerning the immunizations, it references a perspective that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "risky trials." Previous Context and Ongoing Disputes The documentary further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about clinical trials on children, which was subsequently the topic of a correction by the corporation for unbalanced reporting. Recently, the political figure called on the CDC to revise its longstanding position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism. This assertion is also referenced in the film, contrary to a new report from the global health body confirming no evidence has been found. A Past Position of Endorsement Contrasting the film's tone, Neeson has in the past expressed clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a Unicef global ambassador. Previously, he referred to vaccines as "an extraordinary triumph," noting that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has lost sight of how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history." The film concludes with Neeson's script proclaiming, "This marks not the finish of our journey. It is the start of a different phase."
The "Taken" star has provided his vocal talents to a feature-length documentary that casts doubt on the safety of vaccinations and commends one-time health official the political figure. The Film's Disputed Origins Called "Plague of Corruption," the film is inspired by a popular book published by a disgraced researcher, who became famous during the pandemic for allegations that the virus was caused by a faulty batch of the flu vaccine. The book's collaborator, Kent Heckenlively, has previously authored books with conspiracy-prone media personality the Infowars host. Heckenlively took to social media hailing Neeson's participation in the documentary. A Strong Rebuttal The team of Neeson have provided a statement firmly refuting claims that he holds anti-vax sentiments. "We all recognize that unethical practices can exist within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be equated to opposition to vaccines," the response explains. "Neeson never has been, and is not, against vaccines. His considerable work with Unicef underscores his consistent support for public-health initiatives." The response added that the performer had no hand in the film's editorial content and that concerns about its content should be directed to the producers. Key Assertions Featured in the Documentary As presented, the script read by Neeson makes several provocative points: It states that pro-vaccine voices have insisted on "blind obedience" to government bodies. It argues that "medical science has become highly politicised." Kennedy is shown claiming, "The major issue with vaccines is that they just aren't adequately tested." The narration also criticizes pandemic restrictions, claiming they caused severe distress that resulted in thousands of lives. Concerning the immunizations, it references a perspective that they were "developed too quickly" and seen as "risky trials." Previous Context and Ongoing Disputes The documentary further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about clinical trials on children, which was subsequently the topic of a correction by the corporation for unbalanced reporting. Recently, the political figure called on the CDC to revise its longstanding position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism. This assertion is also referenced in the film, contrary to a new report from the global health body confirming no evidence has been found. A Past Position of Endorsement Contrasting the film's tone, Neeson has in the past expressed clear advocacy for vaccines in his capacity as a Unicef global ambassador. Previously, he referred to vaccines as "an extraordinary triumph," noting that "The discourse about vaccines in lately has lost sight of how much benefit they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest shared accomplishments in human history." The film concludes with Neeson's script proclaiming, "This marks not the finish of our journey. It is the start of a different phase."