Liam Neeson appeared on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday in the wake of controversy over his saying he contemplated carrying out a racist revenge attack after someone close to him was raped.
"I'm not racist," Neeson said. "This was nearly 40 years ago."
The actor reiterated a story he shared in an interview with The Independent during a press tour for his new movie, "Cold Pursuit"
"It shocked me and it hurt me," Neeson said. "I did seek help. I went to a priest who heard my confession."