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Plandemic documentary claims

Plandemic documentary claims

Summary

Headline Finding: The Plandemic documentary series promotes numerous false claims about COVID-19, vaccines, and public health measures, leading to widespread criticism from scientists and fact-checkers.

Key Findings:

  • False Claims and Misinformation: Plandemic features Judy Mikovits, a discredited scientist, making unsupported assertions such as the virus being manipulated in labs [1][2][3], flu vaccines increasing COVID-19 risk by 36% [1][2][4], and hospitals receiving $13,000 for calling deaths "COVID-19" [1][2].
  • Criticism from Scientists: Health professionals and fact-checkers have debunked these claims, emphasizing that the novel coronavirus is not a lab construct but likely originated naturally through animal-to-human transmission [3][4].
  • Impact on Public Health: The documentary contributed to non-compliance with health protocols due to its viral spread across multiple platforms before being removed [1][2].
  • Background of Judy Mikovits: Mikovits has been involved in scientific controversies, including a retracted study linking retrovirus to chronic fatigue syndrome and legal issues for allegedly stealing lab materials [3][9].

Disagreements:

  • While sources agree on the misinformation spread by Plandemic, there is some disagreement regarding specific claims. For instance, Mikovits' claim about flu vaccines increasing COVID-19 risk is categorically false according to fact-checkers [2][4], but her broader criticisms of public health measures are contested by medical societies [9].

Open Questions:

  • What long-term impact has the Plandemic documentary had on public trust in scientific research and public health guidelines?
  • How effective have social media platforms been in curbing the spread of misinformation related to Plandemic despite initial removals?

Sources

Per-source notes

Plandemic - Wikipedia

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plandemic>

Most Useful Fact: Plandemic is a trilogy of conspiracy theory films that promote misinformation about COVID-19, featuring Judy Mikovits, a discredited researcher.

  • Films and Release:

- First video "Plandemic: The Hidden Agenda Behind Covid-19" released on May 4, 2020. - Second film "Plandemic Indoctornation" released August 18, 2020. - Third film "Plandemic 3: The Great Awakening" released June 3, 2023.

  • Content and Criticism:

- Promotes conspiracy theories about vaccines being a money-making scheme causing medical harm. - Scientists and health professionals have criticized the films for misleading claims. - Fact-checking websites like PolitiFact debunked multiple false statements in the first video, including: - Mikovits' claim of being held without charge. - The virus's manipulation by labs. - SARS-CoV2 evolving from SARS-CoV-1 within a decade. - Hospitals receiving $13,000 for calling deaths COVID-19. - Hydroxychloroquine's effectiveness against coronaviruses. - Flu vaccines increasing the chance of contracting COVID-19.

  • Producers:

- Mikki Willis produced the first two films under Elevate Films. - Brian Rose distributed the second film through London Real. - Del Bigtree released the third film on The Highwire.

  • Impact and Removals:

- Went viral, contributing to non-compliance with health protocols. - Removed by multiple online platforms but continued to spread.

Plandemic - Wikipedia

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plandemic>

Most Useful Fact: Plandemic is a trilogy of conspiracy theory films promoting misinformation about COVID-19, featuring Judy Mikovits, a discredited scientist known for her controversial claims.

  • Films and Release Dates:

- Plandemic: The Hidden Agenda Behind Covid-19 (May 4, 2020) - Plandemic Indoctornation (August 18, 2020) - Plandemic 3: The Great Awakening (June 3, 2023)

  • Criticism and Misinformation:

- Scientists and health professionals have criticized the films for their misleading claims. - Fact-checking websites like PolitiFact debunked multiple false statements in the first video.

  • Key False Claims Debunked by PolitiFact:

- Mikovits was held in jail without charge (charges were dropped). - SARS-CoV2 evolved from SARS-CoV1 within a decade. - Hospitals receive $13,000 for calling deaths "COVID-19" (amount disputed; no evidence of influence on diagnosis). - Hydroxychloroquine is effective against coronaviruses (no evidence of benefit found in trials). - Flu vaccines increase the chance of contracting COVID-19 by 36% (false interpretation of data).

  • Production and Motivation:

- Mikki Willis, the producer, met Judy Mikovits in 2019. - Willis’s concerns about pharmaceutical industry corruption stem from personal experiences with family deaths.

  • Impact:

- The first video went viral but was quickly removed by platforms; however, it contributed to non-compliance with health protocols.

The Falsehoods of the 'Plandemic' Video - FactCheck.org

<https://www.factcheck.org/2020/05/the-falsehoods-of-the-plandemic-video/>

  • The "Plandemic" video, featuring Judy Mikovits, spreads numerous false claims about the novel coronavirus pandemic and vaccines.

- Mikovits accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of being involved in a cover-up regarding AIDS research and profiting from it, but these claims are unfounded. - She also falsely asserts that the novel coronavirus was manipulated in a lab rather than naturally occurring, contradicting scientific consensus. - The video inaccurately suggests that flu vaccines contain coronaviruses and increase the risk of contracting COVID-19, which is not supported by evidence. - Mikovits claims vaccines have killed millions, but vaccines are credited with saving millions of lives; for example, the measles vaccine has saved over 20 million lives from 2000 to 2016. - The documentary includes misleading statements about funding and research at the [[Wuhan Institute of Virology|Wuhan Institute of Virology]], suggesting a connection that is not substantiated.

  • Judy Mikovits' background:

- She was fired from her position as research director at the Whittemore Peterson Institute in Nevada after being accused of stealing property. - Her controversial 2009 study linking a retrovirus to chronic fatigue syndrome was retracted due to replication issues and poor quality control.

  • Timeline of AIDS research:

- The HIV virus was identified by French researchers in 1983, with Gallo's team confirming its role in AIDS in 1984. - Fauci became the director of NIAID in 1984, after early discoveries were made.

  • Origin of SARS-CoV-2:

- Scientists have concluded that the virus is not a laboratory construct or manipulated but likely originated through natural selection from animals to humans.

8 things ‘Plandemic’ gets wrong about the coronavirus

<https://www.politifact.com/article/2020/may/08/fact-checking-plandemic-documentary-full-false-con/>

Most Useful Fact: The documentary "Plandemic" makes several unsupported or false claims about the origin and treatment of COVID-19.

  • Mikovits' Legal Issues: She was charged with stealing data from her former employer, not jailed without charges.
  • Virus Manipulation Claim: Scientists confirm that SARS-CoV-2 is not a lab-created virus based on its genetic makeup.
  • Origin Misattribution: The novel coronavirus is distinct from SARS and has only 79% genetic similarity to it.
  • Medicare Payments: Hospitals receive higher payments for treating COVID-19 patients, but there's no evidence of over-identification; underdiagnosis may be more common.
  • Hydroxychloroquine Efficacy: Studies are mixed on its effectiveness against the coronavirus, and ongoing research is needed to determine its viability.
  • Flu Vaccine Correlation: A study cited by Mikovits does not support her claim that flu vaccines increase the odds of getting COVID-19; it was conducted before the pandemic and has methodological flaws.
  • Coronavirus in Flu Vaccines: There are no coronaviruses in flu shots, and no human coronavirus vaccines exist.
  • Mask Usage Safety: Wearing masks does not activate or reactivate viruses; they prevent the spread of droplets containing the virus.

Movie Review: ‘Pandemic’

<https://www.theyoungfolks.com/review/76013/movie-review-pandemic/>

  • Pandemic (2016) is a found footage zombie movie that struggles to distinguish itself beyond its first-person camera gimmick.
  • The film follows military personnel and doctors navigating a city overrun with plague victims, resembling a mix of [REC] and Resident Evil series.
  • Its primary weakness lies in the excessive use of first-person perspectives, which often results in disorienting and confusing action sequences due to shaky cameras and sudden viewpoint switches.
  • Characters are described as generic and boring, while plot points are predictable. Special effects are only decently mediocre.
  • A notable plot twist halfway through recontextualizes one character's actions but fails to salvage the overall stereotypical narrative.
  • The movie is unfavorably compared to Hardcore Henry (2016), released around the same time, despite coming out first and maintaining a more standard zombie film identity.
  • Overall rating given: 4/10

‘In the Earth’ Review: Ben Wheatley’s Pandemic Horror Movie Will Make You Want to Stay Inside

<https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/in-the-earth-review-ben-wheatley-pandemic-movie-1234611397/>

Ben Wheatley’s micro-budget horror film "In the Earth" redefines pandemic cinema by taking it outdoors and turning nature into a terrifying antagonist.

  • Set in a remote forest preserve, the movie follows Dr. Martin Lowery (Joel Fry) on his journey to meet his mentor Olivia for research on mycorrhizal networks.
  • The story quickly descends into body horror as Martin encounters pagan folklore come to life, leading to brutal and gory confrontations.
  • Wheatley’s film stands out from other pandemic-themed movies by embracing the outdoors and using nature's elements to create a surreal and unsettling atmosphere.
  • Despite its low budget, "In the Earth" is resourceful and effective in delivering horror through minimalist means and intense visuals.
  • The movie premiered at Sundance 2021 and will be distributed by Neon later this year.

_Locked Down_ (film) — Grokipedia

<https://grokipedia.com/page/Locked_Down_(film)>

  • _Locked Down_ was conceived in July 2020 by Doug Liman and Steven Knight to capture the experience of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The film secured $5 million in independent financing, aiming for a rapid production timeline with shooting starting in September 2020.
  • The screenplay was developed within six weeks before filming began, reflecting the immediacy of lockdown conditions and allowing for minimal narrative revisions during production.
  • Key cast includes Anne Hathaway as Linda and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Paxton, plotting a heist from isolation.
  • The film uses Zoom interactions to depict interpersonal dynamics under quarantine while incorporating elements of a high-stakes heist set at Harrods department store in London.
  • Production emphasized shooting the initial draft with limited revisions to preserve the raw reflection of contemporaneous events.

From pandemic to Plandemic: Examining the amplification and attenuation of COVID-19 misinformation on social media

<https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10200718/>

Most Useful Fact: Posts flagged as false by Facebook were more likely to be amplified on social media during the early days of the pandemic.

  • Study Focus: Examines the spread and impact of misinformation related to the pseudo-documentary "Plandemic" on Facebook from January 1 to December 19, 2020.
  • Data Collection: Collected 5732 publicly available posts containing Plandemic-related keywords using CrowdTangle (Facebook API).
  • Coding and Analysis: Randomly sampled 600 posts for analysis using negative binomial regression.
  • Themes of Misinformation Amplification:

- Private firms - Treatment and prevention of virus transmission - Diagnosis and health impacts - Virus origins - Social impact

  • Types of Misinformation (Manipulated, Fabricated, Satire): Not associated with amplification.
  • Emotions of Misinformation: No significant association with amplification.
  • Fact-checking Labels:

- Posts flagged as false by Facebook were more likely to be amplified. - Posts flagged as partially false were attenuated.

The study utilized the extended Social Amplification of Risk Framework (SARF) to understand why certain misinformation was amplified while others were not. The findings highlight the complex interplay between social media platforms, user engagement, and fact-checking in shaping the spread of misinformation during a pandemic.

Seen 'Plandemic'? We Take A Close Look At The Viral Conspiracy Video's Claims

<https://www.npr.org/2020/05/08/852451652/seen-plandemic-we-take-a-close-look-at-the-viral-conspiracy-video-s-claims>

Most Useful Fact: Judy Mikovits, the central figure in the documentary Plandemic, is not widely recognized by prominent scientists and has been involved in several scientific controversies.

  • Scientific Controversies:

- Co-authored a controversial paper on chronic fatigue syndrome that was later retracted. - Faced legal issues for allegedly stealing lab materials from Whittemore Peterson Institute.

  • Claims Against Fauci:

- Accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of threatening her with arrest (Fauci denies this). - Suggests Fauci profited from patents derived from research at NIAID (Fauci donated his royalty payments to charity).

  • COVID-19 Deaths and Medicare Payments:

- Claims doctors are incentivized by Medicare payouts to overreport COVID-19 deaths (no evidence supports this claim).

  • Lab Origin Theory of SARS-CoV-2:

- Insinuates the virus was manipulated in a lab, but no public evidence exists for her claims.

  • Ebola Research Allegations:

- Claims she taught Ebola to infect human cells at Fort Detrick (disputed by historical records showing Ebola could already infect humans).

  • CDC Guidelines Criticism:

- Doctors featured in the video question CDC guidelines on social distancing and preventative measures, facing rebukes from medical societies.

Shaky or Unsourced Claims:

  • Mikovits' claims about Fauci's alleged threats and financial profiteering are unsupported by evidence.
  • Her assertion that doctors overreport COVID-19 deaths for Medicare incentives lacks credible backing.

Joe Biden Blasts Trump For His Response To Health Crisis, Says He Should Act Like The 'Wartime President' He Claims To Be

<https://www.comicsands.com/biden-trump-administration-pandemic-response>

  • Joe Biden criticizes Trump’s handling of the pandemic, stating he should act like a "wartime president."
  • Key points from Biden:

- Trump was slow to recognize the severity of the crisis. - The administration is still not addressing the problem effectively. - Trump cannot be blamed for the virus but is responsible for the response.

  • Biden pledges to provide regular, truthful briefings in contrast to what he calls Trump's misinformation.

Biden’s critique aligns with broader global and expert disapproval of the Trump administration’s pandemic management.

Related theories

  • [[Wuhan Institute of Virology]]

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