The acclaimed actor has provided his voice to a feature-length documentary that challenges the efficacy of vaccines and commends one-time cabinet secretary the political figure.
Called "Plague of Corruption," the documentary is adapted from a well-known publication published by a controversial scientist, who gained notoriety during the global outbreak for allegations that Covid was linked to a bad strain of the flu vaccine.
The publication's co-author, the executive producer, has previously authored books with far-right figure a known commentator. The producer wrote online celebrating Neeson's involvement in the film.
Representatives for Neeson have released a comment firmly refuting claims that he holds anti-immunization sentiments.
"We all acknowledge that unethical practices might be present within the drug industry, but that must not be equated to rejection of vaccines," the statement reads. "He never has been, and cannot be described as, against vaccines. His extensive work with Unicef underscores his long-held support for public-health initiatives."
The response added that the star did not shape the film's narrative and that inquiries about its assertions ought to go to the filmmakers.
In the film, the script read by Neeson makes several strong claims:
The documentary further cites a 2004 BBC documentary about AIDS medication trials on children, which was afterwards the subject of a correction by the network for unbalanced reporting.
Recently, the political figure directed the national health agency to alter its longstanding position that there is no connection between vaccines and autism. This claim is also referenced in the documentary, despite a new report from the global health body confirming no such link has been found.
Contrasting the documentary's narrative, Neeson has formerly expressed firm endorsement for vaccines in his capacity as a charity ambassador.
Two years ago, he called vaccines as "an extraordinary triumph," adding that "The debate about vaccines in lately has overlooked how much good they have done... It is perhaps one of the biggest human endeavors in history."
The documentary finishes with Neeson's narration saying, "This is not the end of our story. It is the start of a different phase."
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